5 STAR RATED WINERY

ABOUT THE WINERY

This is a great 5-star rated producer in the Peninsula, and I love their honesty in their Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs. This wine is a great example of the the Peninsula’s superb quality!

Scorpo Wines is a whole family operation: Paul Scorpo, his wife Caroline and their daughters all help keep the vineyard in top condition.

The Scorpos searched for four years to find the ideal site for their vineyard. Having extensively researched the Mornington Peninsula’s cool, maritime microclimates, they realised that this area was the perfect place for their project. Driving through the ridge systems on the Peninsula one day they happened upon a ‘For Sale’ sign on a parcel of land – a defunct cherry and apple orchard originally planted in the 1900s – nestled in the rolling hills halfway between Port Phillip Bay and Westernport. Amongst, the pine trees, abandoned stables, machinery sheds and Welsh ponies; they could see the untapped potential of this site.

Scorpo Wines are distinctive. The wines are made to express the flavours of the new world, in the style of the old world. They reflect their location and the unique characteristics of the soil and climate they are produced in. The Scorpo family chose Mornington Peninsula as the site for their vineyard due to the unique climatic conditions of the area, which are ideal for growing high quality cool climate varietals. Scorpo Wines have also undertaken significant research to inform the selection of the specific varietal clones used in the vineyard. They make Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Shiraz, and look to the greats from the regions of Burgundy, Alsace and Côte-Rôtie for inspiration.

ABOUT THE WINE

This wine is a greeny-straw colour to the eye, with fragrances of fresh melon, Granny Smith apple peel and the barest scent of salt. The softly textured palate displays nectarine and fennel flavours, with a fine chalky finish.

Try pairing Peking Duck or Chargrilled prawns with this chardonnay for a winning combination.

Enjoy :)