TASTING NOTES FOR Montalto Estate Pinot Gris Mornington Peninsula Victoria 2022

🍷 Appearance
Pale straw with a soft golden hue. Bright and clear, showing freshness and purity in the glass.

👃 Aromas
Highly aromatic and expressive, showing Nashi pear, baked apple and white peach.
Lifted notes of honeysuckle, lychee and citrus rind combine with hints of spice and almond, adding complexity.

👅 Palate
Generous and layered, delivering ripe pear, apple and stone fruit flavours.
A beautifully balanced palate with textural richness, subtle spice and a fine line of acidity providing freshness and structure.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Silky and slightly oily with a refined, mouth-filling texture.
The finish is long and savoury, with lingering orchard fruits, almond and a subtle saline mineral edge.

🍇 Overall Style
A classic Mornington Peninsula Pinot Gris—textural, aromatic and complex.
Combines richness and generosity with cool-climate freshness and a distinctive savoury minerality.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with roast pork, chicken, seafood or creamy pasta dishes. Also excellent with mushroom risotto and Asian-inspired cuisine.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A beautifully crafted Pinot Gris that delivers texture, complexity and real Mornington Peninsula class.
Perfect for mixed dozens where you want a premium white that offers both richness and freshness, and pairs effortlessly with food.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷