Monterra was founded in 2012 on the basis of an undeniable admiration for almighty Mother Nature, and the desire to bring exceptional wines to Australian tables and beyond. The art of élevage is the skill of blending in the cellar, raising the potential of exceptional grapes to deliver something profound in the bottle. Meticulously blended parcels of wine, and the mystery of specially selected oak barrels deliver intense flavours, complexity and palate length. Élevage wines celebrate the honed skills and years of craftmanship.

M-Block is sourced from premium vineyards in the Fleurieu Peninsula. Handcrafted with the greatest care, we strive to emphasise winemaking purity, so we can tell the story of the vines. Our philosophy is to only bottle what is good.

This is a buttery style of Chardy but it's still bright and vibrant with notes of lemon curd, melon and fresh ginger. The creamy texture on the palate is lifted by lemony acidity. A modern Aussie white for quaffing solo or with a summery meal. Alcohol: 12.5%; Price: $US 23.00; Rating: 91 Points (Excellent; Highly Recommended); Cristina Pickard Wine Enthusiast - Wine Enthusiast Magazine

Made by the highly respected Mike Farmilo. The grapes for this pleasing Chardy are from the Fleurieu Peninsula. Very pale lemon in colour. This has lifted and attractive aromas with bright stonefruit notes and a hint of tropicals plus underlying herbs and crisp acidity. A wine with decent length and good focus. This is delightful for drinking now or at any time over the next two years. Drink to: 2024; Price: $20.00; Rating: 91 Points; Ken Gargett