An aromatic array of tropical fruits, of passionfruit and Kiwifruit.
A soft ready to drink style of wine, that shows beautiful flavours and passionfruit and a touch of citrus. The fruit weight is giving a great intensity of flavour without being over-the top. A nice lean style of Sauvignon Blanc that will suits any elegant foods.
Dry and Cool, with summer coming in March, picked at optimal condition. A dream vintage!
Perfect with Seafood
2008 Montara Riesling
Pale Straw with Green tinges
Floral spicy aromas with a touch of passionfruit. Fresh and totally alluring.
A medium bodied wine with good fruit intensity in the mouth. The lime and apple characters, then squeaky, lemony acidity on the finish makes for an ideal complement to an entrée course.
Dry and Cool, with summer coming in March , picked at optimal condition. A dream vintage!
Perfect with Seafood
2007 Chardonnay
Straw with Green tinges
Outstanding Grampians Chardonnay, with aromatic stone fruit and grapefruit bouquet.
With quality French oak used this wine has that absence of ugly oak, exhibits seamless flavours of melon, citrus and high quality oak. A wine of great length and style.
Dry, with summer coming in March, picked at optimal condition. Many days at 30°C enabling even ripening.
Perfect with Seafood
2005 Montara Shiraz
Very deep Crimson with Purple Tinges
Outstanding Grampians Shiraz which is dark and chocolaty with a hint of tobacco.
An elegant medium bodied shiraz with good balance of blood plum fruit and wonderful spicy flavours with fabulous varietal character.
Dry, with summer coming in March, picked at optimal condition. Many days at 30C enabling even ripening.
Great with Eye Fillet
2007 Montara Pinot Noir
Very deep Crimson with Purple Tinges.
Outstanding Grampians Pinot Noir which is
full of dark cherries, and Smokey hints.
An elegant medium bodied Pinot Noir with good balance of dark cherries and wonderful spicy flavours. It is built for aging, and just starting to open up its potential.
Dry, with summer coming in March , picked at optimal condition. Many days at 30C enabling even ripening.
Serve with Roast Leg of Duck
2007 Rose
Fermented from free run juice of Pinot Noir and Shiraz fruit, this blend displays refreshing flavours of cherry, strawberry and plum with a tough of spice. A crisp lingering acidic finish make this one ideal to accompany seafood and Asian style dishes or enjoy on a hot summers afternoon.
2006 Montara Merlot
Fermented in rotomatic tanks to gently extract flavour and tannins from the fully ripened fruit, then matured in French oak for 9 months. The result is a finely structured Merlot with black cherry aromas and flavours of fruitcake, back olive and mocha blending well with the medium toasty oak to produce a soft silky palate.
Serving suggestion – well suited with roast lamb, pasta, lighter red meat dishes and wild mushrooms.
2005 Montara Shiraz Port
This light vintage Port shows the vibrant colour and intensity of Montara’s outstanding Shiraz 2005 vintgae. The rich spicy berry flavours are complemented by 9 year-old brandy spirit giving a complex smooth yet firm finish. A rare treat – very few Ports are made from fruit grown in a cool climate like Ararat.
Serving suggestion – Delightful with pears, chocolates, cheese, berries, figs. Or serve in the rocks for a refreshing aperitif.
