Mornington Peninsula wine region
Sniff, sip and sample your way around Mornington Peninsula's 50-plus boutique cellar doors for unexpected experiences, new friends and delicious winery meals.
Passion for pinot
Hear the stories of passionate peninsula vintners, who grow their own fruit and produce their own wines. They'll tell you all about the famed regional pinot noir and the cool-climate chardonnay, and let you in on the secrets of the newer regional varietals, including pinot grigio, pinot gris and shiraz.
Regions within a region
Taste different styles on a cruise around this compact and diverse region. Climate, topography, land and soil structure create distinct micro-climates around the hinterland villages of Red Hill, Main Ridge and Moorooduc, and Merricks, Balnarring and Dromana on the coast.
Chat with other wine buffs on your tasting journey, or relax and take advantage of award-winning winery restaurants, casual eateries, accommodation and broad sundecks.
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Stonier has long been recognised for making excellent varietal wines on the Mornington Peninsula. The standard Pinot Noir Chardonnay are always...
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After more than a decade T'Gallant winemakers, incorporating La Baracca Trattoria and Spuntino Bar, are most certainly an institution. Arrive with a...
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Paringa Estate winery was established by owner and winemaker Lindsay McCall in 1985. Situated on the Mornington Peninsula in the beautiful Red Hill...
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Gather the troops for day down the coast. Sip on a glass of Red Hill's popular sparkling wine while taking in panoramic views of Western Port Bay.
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Box Stallion, the name is a clue to this winery's original role as a thoroughbred horse stud. Operating since 2000, today the handsome stable...
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Elan Vineyard and Winery was established in 1985. The name Elan was inspired by their desire to produce premium wine made with flair from grape...
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Treat all the senses at Port Phillip Estate, listed in the top 100 of the AGT Restaurant Awards, with terroir, design, wine and food in the spotlight.
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The idea for Paradigm Hill was conceived almost 30 years ago. They have always been passionate about food and wine and their 'other' careers have...
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"Hickinbotham is a very famous name in Australian winemaking and Andrew Hickinbotham is the third generation to make a substantial impact in the...
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Merricks Estate since 1982 has produced high quality wines from its estate grown Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon. Their...
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'David and Wendy Lloyd, owners of Eldridge Estate, are passionate about wine, and their love of it is infectious. The mature, picturesque valley...
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Tuck's Ridge is a five star boutique winery with one of the prettiest outlooks in the area. The wines continue to impress with the Pinot Noir and...
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"Main Ridge was the first commercial winery on the Peninsula and it has been setting a wonderful standard since its arrival in 1975....
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Catch the infectious love of all that's fine, with Montalto's art, design and wine flattering the food, awarded a hat in The Age Good Food Guide.
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"Stumpy Gully is really making a lot of noise at the moment with lesser known varieties particularly the Marsanne which pops up on good wine lists...
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'The Cups is uniquely sited among the undulating sand hills, grasslands and atmospheric coastal scenery towards the end of the Mornington Peninsula....
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Established just over a decade ago the Vines of Red Hill has taken on a new lease of life with renowned chef James Redfern and his wife Leanne now at...
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'This is a serious winery that is certainly worth calling before you make your trip to the peninsula. The McIntyre family are well known in Melbourne...
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'In a beautiful little valley beside Dunns Creek Road, Whinstone Estate is one of the smaller wineries and vineyards on the Mornington Peninsula....
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'Darling Park's driveway descends a hill to the cellar door, leaving the bustle of the main road well behind. There's a slight, fairy-tale feel in...
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Hang out on Foxeys' hill and put your appetite in the hands of the chef and feast on a seemingly endless stream of tasting plates with matched wines.
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B'darra Estate is nestled in the warm flats of Moorooduc on the Mornington Peninsula. A ten minute drive from Frankston or Mornington. The winery...
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Phaedrus Estate is a small, innovative winery situated on a ten acre vineyard on the Mornington Peninsula. It was established in 1997 by qualified...
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'See how far the Mornington Peninsula wine scene has travelled from its origins as a 'hobby' winemaking region at Willow Creek. Beautifully manicured...
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Allow many minutes to indulge in the polished cuisine and fine wines at the winery and restaurant, listed in the top 50 of the AGT Restaurant Awards.
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'Dromana Estate has had a rather confused recent history, with relocations, ownership and personnel changes, but now everything is on track. The...
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