Discover the top 100 best white wines of Mornington Peninsula of Port Phillip as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the white wines that are popular of Mornington Peninsula and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Australian cool-climate star (peninsula south of Melbourne): signature Pinot Noir as king red (50%) — fine and fragrant with notes of cherry, raspberry, wild strawberry, undergrowth and a spicy touch, silky tannins and taut acidity shaped by the sea (<7 km). Racy mineral Chardonnay with notes of citrus, white peach, flowers and a saline finish, exceptional natural acidity. Varied soils (sand, alluvium, volcanic terra rossa of Red Hill). Influence of Bass Strait and Port Phillip.
Vivid, structured whites with a golden robe, taut mouthfeel and sharp acidity, with aromas of apple, citrus, green walnut, curry, spices and intense oxidative notes (vin jaune aged under a yeast veil) evoking walnut, roasted almond and the distinctive "goût de jaune". The absolute star of Château-Chalon AOC, Arbois AOC, l'Étoile AOC and Côtes du Jura AOC. A very ancient Jurassian autochthon, probable ancestor of many European varieties.
white wines from the region of Mornington Peninsula go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of stuffed squid in the sétoise sauce, skate wing with caper butter or mushroom, bacon and gruyere quiche.
On the nose in the region of Mornington Peninsula often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or oaky and sometimes also flavors of citrus, butter or lime. In the mouth in the region of Mornington Peninsula is a powerful with a nice freshness.
