{"title":"Australia | Mornington Peninsula","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/MorningtonPeninsulaBanner.jpg?v=1547910458\" alt=\"Multi Coloured Beach Boxes at Mills Beach, Morninghton Peninsula\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mornington Peninsula wine region of Victoria is located south of Melbourne on the southern coast of Australia. Surrounded by Bass Strait, Port Phillip Bay and Western Port Bay, the Mornington Peninsula is one of Australia’s true maritime wine regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe predominance of the surrounding water, and the cooling winds that blow up from the south, east and west, combine to give the region a wonderful cool climate that makes it ideal for growing the noble, late ripening varietals like Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the Chardonnay grape, possibly more than any variety, that benefits from the extraordinary natural acidity that the cool Mornington Peninsula climate can produce. While for Pinot Noir there is an enormous range of styles to the region’s flagship variety, from a haunting elegance and lingering intensity through to the more complex, structured and rich expression of the land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"paringa-estate-peninsula-chardonnay-mornington-peninsula","title":"Paringa Estate Peninsula Chardonnay 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Peninsula label represents the first tier in the Paringa Estate range. In recent years Paringa has renewed its focus in ensuring the Peninsula range over delivers on quality and this Chardonnay is no exception. The hallmark of Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay is the fresh grapefruit acidity that is abundant in this Peninsula Chardonnay and highlights the subtle nuances of vanilla and ripe peach. The extended finish has noticeable minerality adding to the complexity.[#intro]Beautiful toasty oak layered with opulent \u0026amp; fresh stone fruits, elegant and long...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paringa Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17984021037114,"sku":"A24PARINGAPECH-1","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/Peninsula_Chardonnay.jpg?v=1547236422"},{"product_id":"paringa-estate-peninsula-pinot-noir","title":"Paringa Estate Peninsula Pinot Noir 2024","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Peninsula label represents the first tier in the Paringa Estate range. In recent years Paringa has renewed its focus in ensuring the Peninsula range over delivers on quality, this Pinot Noir is no exception. \u003c\/span\u003eA very bright and appealing style of Pinot Noir. The wild cherry and raspberry imbued fruit on the palate are supported by smooth tannins and a lovely vibrant finish.[#intro]An elegant and concentrated cool-climate Pinot Noir with a lovely silky texture...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paringa Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17984489947194,"sku":"A24PARINGAPEPN-1","price":27.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/PeninsulaPinotNoirBottle.jpg?v=1597909509"},{"product_id":"paringa-estate-the-paringa-chardonnay-mornington-peninsula","title":"Paringa Estate The Paringa Chardonnay 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe name 'The Paringa' denotes the single vineyard origin of this wine. Lindsay McCall planted the first vines on the Paringa Estate vineyard in 1985, with ten acres being under vine by 1990. From this site fruit of distinction is born from a combination of red volcanic (Ferrasol) soil, a north facing aspect and altitude of 146m on Paringa Road, Red Hill South. In creating this wine viticulture and winemaking practices are approached with the intent of preserving a pure expression of site from soil through to bottle. Fruit for this wine is sourced from nine rows of 27 year old chardonnay vines  planted directly outside the winery doors, the 'Winery Block'. The bouquet has a complex floral lift of citrus and stone fruit, with some delicate lees aromas. Cool climate white fleshy stone fruits, citrus notes and savoury nutty oak flavours characterise the palate. This Chardonnay has a round, textured palate harmoniously balanced by a fine natural acidity that leads to a long, persistent finish. [#intro]A beautifully styled, elegant Chardonnay. 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The Paringa Single Vineyard Pinot Noir has rich powerful aromas of spice and dark cherry, combined with charry oak, secondary barrel ferment mocha and coffee characters, that will integrate further to become more Burgundian like with bottle age. On the palate the wine has rich ripe fruit, firm fine grained tannins helping provide excellent texture and length. This wine will live for 15 to 20 years.[#intro]A sublime expression of the Pinot Noir grape. Intensely fragrant with a beautifully silky texture...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paringa Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17986410119226,"sku":"A18PARINGAPN-1","price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/TheParingaPNBt.jpg?v=1674399601"},{"product_id":"paringa-estate-pinot-noir-mornington-peninsula","title":"Paringa Estate Mornington Peninsula Estate Pinot Noir 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Estate Series Pinot Noir from Paringa Estate is a breath-taking red wine with extraordinary texture, elegance and poise. Complex and lifted aromas of raspberries, red cherries and spicy savoury characters lead to a palate with spicy red fruit, fine tannins and an everlasting finish.[#intro]A breath-taking wine with extraordinary texture, elegance \u0026amp; poise...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paringa Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17986895183930,"sku":"A19PARINGAESTPN-1","price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/EstatePinotNoirBottle.jpg?v=1612518536"},{"product_id":"paringa-estate-chardonnay-mornington-peninsula","title":"Paringa Estate Mornington Peninsula Estate Chardonnay 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Paringa Estate Series Chardonnay is a slightly richer style than the Peninsula Chardonnay with more weight and texture from the French oak barrels used. The honeyed notes are more prominent and the ripe peach and lemon balm notes are offset by the typical, lifted acidity. A definite wine to be enjoyed with food.[#intro]An elegant and textured style of Chardonnay, with layers of spice \u0026amp; toasty oak...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paringa Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17987153100858,"sku":"A22PARINGAESTCH-1","price":36.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/EstateChardonnayBottle.jpg?v=1612517338"},{"product_id":"port-phillip-estate-quartier-pinot-noir","title":"Port Phillip Estate 'Quartier' Pinot Noir 2021\/23","description":"\u003cp\u003eQuartier means neighbourhood in French and the Port Phillip Estate 'Quartier' wines are a celebration of the diverse terroirs to be found on the Mornington Peninsula. The Pinot Noir grapes for this wine were sourced from vineyards in Tuerong and Balnarring. The fruit was fermented in open vats and underwent indigenous malolactic fermentation. The maturation period was ten months in French oak barriques, puncheons (7% new), and large format foudre. The wine was bottled without fining and with minimal filtration. The Port Phillip Estate 'Quartier' Pinot Noir is full of sweet red cherry and raspberry with a hint of earthy stems. It is rounded and moreish on the palate, with a pleasing note of spice and just enough grip to provide structure. 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The wine was then bottled without fining and with minimal filtration. The Kooyong 'Beurrot' Pinot Gris displays classic aromas of fresh pear, pink lady apple and subtle citrus, with secondary notes of freshly picked spice and white florals providing complexity. The palate is bright and fresh with flavours of pear, apple and a hint of grapefruit. A creamy mid-palate sweetness from the barrel fermentation and time on lees provides additional layers and texture. The wine has a bright line of acidity that drives the wine from start to finish. 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The Massale Pinot Noir has a vibrant bouquet with an array of red berried fruits, from ripe strawberry to red cherry, with delicate undertones of plum and a hint of orange rind. Layers continue to unfold with nuances of whole bunch green spice adding intrigue, while subtle earthy notes and a whisper of oak provide a subtle backdrop of depth and complexity. The palate reveals its full flavour profile, with juicy strawberry and dark cherry taking centre stage, backed by a refined tannin structure that adds weight and support. The wine’s acidity is bright and refreshing, carrying the palate seamlessly to a succulent and satisfying finish, leaving a lingering impression of purity and elegance. 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