Top Mornington Peninsula Wine Imports to the U.S.

By Kristin Donnelly

F&W's Kristin Donnelly hunts for elegant Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays in Australia's gorgeous Mornington Peninsula.

2006 Kooyong Clonale Chardonnay ($30). Photo courtesy of Kooyong Wines.

Kooyong

With intense citrus flavors and minerality, Kooyong's 2006 Clonale Chardonnay ($30) is a great value, plus it's easy to find.

Stonier

This classic Mornington Peninsula winerfy makes widely available bottles like pear-scented 2007 Chardonnay ($20) and spicy 2006 Reserve Pinot Noir ($40).

William Downie

In Australia, Bill Downie's wines are on their way to cult status. The 2006 Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir is worth the search ($90).

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Can Australia Make a Great Pinot Noir?

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Published August 2010

Can Australia Make Great Pinot Noir?
24 Hours in Mornington Peninsula