The area is traditionally well known for montepulciano grapes which thrive in this climate

Te Whare Ra

packs a flavour punch but with very stylish pinot traits

As you would expect from Champagne from Vertus

Good trio of matched acids/tannins and fruit

Scorpo 2012 Noirien Pinot Noir tasmania The area is traditionally wellA good example of the excellent 2012 vintage in Mornington. Exuberant bouquet of dark cherry mulberry and friendly whiff of roasted nuts. It's very appealing and promises plenty of fruit richness on the palate, which is there with grown up slightly grippy tannins. Very good. 2012 Scorpo Noirien Pinot Noir (Mornington VIC) $32 SIX $175: