The 2025 Montalto Pennon Hill Chardonnay is a beautifully vibrant Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay that balances freshness, texture and subtle complexity with impressive finesse. Crafted from estate and grower vineyards across the peninsula, the wine combines wild fermentation, partial barrel fermentation and maturation in French oak to build creamy texture while preserving bright coastal acidity and mineral freshness. The warm yet balanced 2025 vintage delivered excellent fruit concentration alongside the elegance and restraint that define cool-climate Mornington Chardonnay.
The nose reveals white peach, nectarine and lemon curd layered with grapefruit zest, almond meal and subtle flinty notes. On the palate, it is fresh yet gently creamy with lively citrus acidity, fine oak integration and a saline mineral edge that carries the wine beautifully through the finish. Layers of stone fruit, pink grapefruit and delicate brioche complexity unfold with balance and precision, finishing long, vibrant and quietly savoury with classic Mornington Peninsula refinement.
Ben’s Recommendation:
The 2025 Montalto Pennon Hill Chardonnay is a polished and highly drinkable cool-climate Chardonnay — fresh, textural and beautifully balanced with excellent purity and finesse. Perfect with grilled seafood, roast chicken, creamy pasta, scallops or soft cheeses. Enjoy now for its youthful vibrancy or cellar comfortably over the next 5–7 years.
