WINE: REVIEWS 2005 Halliday Wine Companion
"A new star in the Peninsula sky" Jeremy Oliver Wine Annual 2005
"Montalto is an emergent brand in the Mornington Peninsula that combines a first rate vineyard site with an olive grove and wetlands development. There are two tiers to its wines, Montalto and the second Pennon (Hill) label, each of which offer excellent value for their price points. Montalto's fine restaurant has quickly become one of the most popular in the region. Although the wines are made at Scotchman's Hill, this is a serious wine business indeed.." Penguin Good Australian Wine Guide by Ralph Kyte-Powell and Huon Hooke
Top Mornington Peninsula Cellar Door "A great gastronomic destination, Montalto is also very beautiful with wetlands, wildlife, and olive grove sharing the location with vines and wine. The wines are excellent and the restaurant outstanding." Montalto Chardonnay
95/100 James Halliday (2004 vintage – ‘seamless fusion…flawless balance' ) Montalto Pinot Noir
93/100 James Halliday (2004 vintage) Pennon Hill Rosé
Best Australian Rosé - Penguin Good Australian Wine Guide by Ralph Kyte-Powell and Huon Hooke (2003 vintage) |
 James Halliday Wine companion described Montalto as "a new star in the Peninsula sky"
 Jeremy Oliver calls Montalto "a first rate vineyard" in his 2005 Wine Annual.
 "The wines are excellent and the restaurant outstanding" |
Outstanding winery producing exemplary wines
1/2 Huon Hooke & Ralph Kyte Powell (2002 vintage – lovely rich, mellow Chardonnay)