THE Mornington Peninsula’s winemaking community has brought the nation’s Pinot Noir producers together, and given locals plenty to celebrate, with the successful staging of the ninth Australian Pinot Noir Challenge. An initiative of the Mornington Peninsula Vignerons Association (MPVA), this year’s Challenge attracted 319 entries from 20 regions across Australia, showcasing the depth and diversity of one of the country’s most celebrated wine varieties. Among that national field, 2025 Merli Pinot Noir, made by Jonathan and David Merli, claimed the Mornington Peninsula Regional Trophy. Peninsula producers collected five gold, 12 silver and 31 bronze medals, a strong endorsement of the…
Saturday, October 24
