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Mornington Peninsula - World Class Pinot

Mornington Peninsula - World Class Pinot
Just an hour’s drive south-east from Melbourne CBD, you will be arriving in the Mornington Peninsula: home of world class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
It was declared as a region in 1994 and it hosts around 200 small-scale vineyards. Being a cool climate region, the cool wind blows up from the south, east and west making Mornington Peninsula a perfect fit for high quality wines. Red varieties account for approximately 60% and white grapes account for 40% of the region’s production. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are the top varieties in the Mornington Peninsula. In this small area, vineyards are situated within 7km from the coast. Due to this proximity to the ocean, the climate is cool and maritime influence is strong.
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Pinot Shop Recipes

Stir-fried chicken and Chinese mushrooms

Stir-fried chicken and Chinese mushrooms

I found this recipe over at  Gourmet Traveller while searching for something quick to cook for dinner.   Given our love for Chinese food (and Pinot) i gave it a try at home, pairing it with the Meadow Bank Pinot Noir.      Often lighter in style with fantastic acidity, Pinot Noir pairs superbly with the likes of mushrooms and the meatiness of the Meadow Bank is perfect.
Give it a try - Rob & Natalie

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