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| Type | Wine region |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia |
| Climate region | Maritime |
| Size of planted vineyards | 1,915 acres (7.75 km2) |
| No. of vineyards | 200 |
| Grapes produced | Pinot noir, Chardonnay, Pinot gris |
| No. of wineries | 50 |
The Mornington Peninsula is an Australian wine region located south of Melbourne, Victoria. The region has a cool climate making wine growing ideal and focuses on Pinot noir production but has had success with other varietals including Chardonnay, Pinot gris and Tempranillo. The region is known for its medium bodied, dry wines and sparkling wines that show structure and complexity. The still wine versions of Chardonnay reflect a diversity of styles, all typically oaked, from more citrus to more tropical fruit flavours.[1]
- ^ C. Fallis, editor The Encyclopedic Atlas of Wine pg 423-429 Global Book Publishing 2006 ISBN 1-74048-050-3