A classic Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir showcasing the region at its very best — a blend of sub-regional vineyards from Red Hill (30%), Merricks (10%) and Tuerong (60%), with aromas of red and black cherry, sarsaparilla, cherry cola, summer pudding, baking spice, star anise and leaf litter with savoury earthy notes. The palate is refined yet generous with cherry, raspberry, blood orange and chai spice, ripe tannins, integrated oak and seamless bright acidity delivering a long, savoury finish with classic Mornington Pinot qualities.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Pennon Hill Pinot Noir 2025 presents a bright, vibrant ruby with excellent clarity — the hallmark of a classic Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir blended from Red Hill, Merricks and Tuerong sub-regional vineyards, hand sorted, wild fermented and matured for 9 months in French oak barriques and puncheons with 20% new oak. Luminous and immediately inviting in the glass.
Aroma
Red and black cherry lead the aromatics with a generous, lifted complexity — sarsaparilla and cherry cola add a distinctive, playful depth that is immediately captivating, while summer pudding delivers a rich, dark berry sweetness. Baking spice and star anise weave through with a warming, aromatic complexity, and leaf litter with savoury earthy notes add a classic Mornington Pinot character and terroir-driven depth. A nose of genuine regional expression, generosity and Pennon Hill craft.
Palate
Refined yet generous on the palate — cherry and raspberry lead with a bright, vibrant freshness, while blood orange adds a lively, citrus-edged complexity through the mid-palate. Chai spice delivers a warming, aromatic depth, and the ripe tannins and integrated oak are beautifully supported by seamless bright acidity that carries the wine to a long, savoury finish of classic Mornington Pinot quality. The 8% carbonic maceration component adds a distinctive, fruit-forward freshness and complexity that elevates the blend with genuine character and depth.
Pairs With
A natural match for roast duck, duck confit, pinot-braised lamb shanks or a classic Mornington Peninsula cheese board — equally outstanding alongside mushroom risotto, grilled salmon, seared tuna, charcuterie or a classic French-inspired bistro spread. The red and black cherry, raspberry, blood orange, chai spice and savoury finish make this one of the most classic and rewarding Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noirs available. Serve at 16–18°C. Enjoy now or cellar with confidence for 5–8 years.
