Region - Mornington Peninsula, VIC, Australia
Cool maritime climate/Elevation 1-200m
Mornington Peninsula is located to Melbourne’s south. The region is virtually frost-free, but is susceptible to high winds. Rainfall is moderate, even through winter and the growing season. Most of the vineyards are located between just above sea level and 200 metres. Soils range from weathered volcanic soils to sandy loams and friable well-drained clays. The Bordeaux varieties do better at altitudes below 100m, unless in particularly warm and protected sites. Vintages can be variable but, in good years, Mornington can make some of the most sublime Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Pinot Gris also show potential.
Pinot Noir:
"Mornington Peninsula is probably doing more for Pinot Noir than anywhere else. In a good vintage, this region is capable of making some of the most aromatic and silky Pinot Noirs in Australia. Stoniers, Port Phillip Estate, Main Ridge, Mooruduc, Massoni, Red Hill Estate and Paringa Estate are examples of high achievers." Andrew Caillard MW, Langton's
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Vinatge 2008
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8 /10
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Adequate rainfall during winter and spring replenished soil moistures and kicked off the growing season really well. Cool to mild conditions during October and November followed by a warmish December were next to ideal. Timely rainfall in December freshened up the vineyards. Some vineyards with closed canopies and poor airflow were susceptible to powdery mildew. A burst of heat in January and an extended period of heat wave in early March accelerated the vintage. However proximity to a large mass of water moderated temperatures. MorningtonPeninsula did not suffer from the extreme heat of central Victoria.
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