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What a lucky region! On one side you have the safety of the calm bayside beaches while running down the southern coast are numerous surf beaches. Nestled in between are some of the country’s best golf courses and the cool maritime climate wineries of the Mornington Peninsula.
My favourite Pinots come from here, and although Pinot Noir is king, you will discover fantastic Chardonnay, Pinot Gris/Grigio, and Sauvignon Blanc with Shiraz making some inroads.
There are plenty of great restaurants at many of the wineries and though the above wines dominate, there are other wine styles and grape varieties that will grab your attention.
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Barmah Park Vineyard
Location: 945 Moorooduc Hwy Moorooduc, VIC
Opens: Daily 10am – 5pmFacilities:
Bayview Estate
Location: 365 Purves Rd Main Ridge, VIC
Opens: Daily 11am – 6pm
Bluestone Lane
Location: 269 Myers Rd Balnarring, VIC
Open: Sat – Sun, 12pm – 5pmOur host was the Charming John, who like any parent was proud of his children (wines). We talked about many things in regards to wine, the process and what happens out...read more
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Crittenden Estate
Location: 25 Harrisons Rd Dromana, VIC
Open: Daily 11am – 4pmSince our last visit a new, modern and classy tasting room has been built separate to the restaurant. The interior has the feel of a smart café with tables scattered a...read more
Features: Produce store
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Dromana Estate
Location: 555 Old Moorooduc Rd, Tuerong, VIC
Open: Wed – Sun 11am – 5pmEstablished in 1982, Dromana Estate was instrumental in forging the Mornington Peninsula's reputation as one of Australia's leading wine regions. They produce an extens...read more
Features: Produce store
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Elan Vineyard & Winery
Location: 17 Turners Road Balnarring, VIC
Opens: First weekend of every month 12pm – 5pm
Foxeys Hangout
Location: 795 White Hill Rd Red Hill, VIC
Open: Sat - Sun and public holidays 11am - 5pmThis winery has a casual cosy funkiness to it with various seating options from the two long communal tables as well as a pot belly stove that people grouped around dur...read more
Features: Produce store
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Hickinbotham of Dromana
Location: 194 Nepean Hwy Dromana, VIC
Open: Daily 11am - 5pmFor an all-rounder Hickinbotham ticks many boxes, restaurant, live music, open fireplace, outdoor terrace, brew their own beer and of course wine tasting. We visited in...read more
Features: Produce store, brew their own beer
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Lindenderry
Location: 142 Arthurs Seat Rd, Red Hill, VIC
Open: Sat – Sun 11am – 5pmThere’s gold in them there hills! Hidden deep in the mountains beyond what most people see, a somewhat overlooked cellar door is Lindenderry. Too many times I have be...read more
Features: Day spa
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Main Ridge Estate
Location: 80 William Rd Red Hill, VIC
Opens: Daily Mon – Fri 12pm - 4pm, Sat - Sun 12pm - 5pm
Merricks General Wine Store
Location: 3460 Frankston-Flinders Rd, Merricks, VIC
Open: Daily 9am – 5pmThe Merricks General (Wine) Store was not what I expected in that we were aiming for was a cheap and cheerful lunch. Even though the menu was on the pricier side with m...read more
Features: Produce store
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Montalto Vineyard and Olive Grove
Location: 33 Shoreham Road Rd Red Hill South, VIC
Open: Daily 11am - 5pmMonalto ticks many boxes and it's easy to see why this is such a popular spot. From casual dining at Piazza café that has tables nestled amongst the herb and vegetable...read more
Features: Picnic hampers wetlands walk and sculptures throughout the property
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Moorooduc Estate
Location: 501 Derril Rd Moorooduc, VIC
Open: Daily, 11am - 5pmThe Freeway extension has been great in that it gets you to the heart of the Mornington Peninsula wine region quickly, but you would miss out on some cracking wineries ...read more
Features: Picnic hampers wetlands walk and sculptures throughout the property
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Morning Star Estate
Location: 2 Sunnyside Rd Mount Eliza, VIC
Opens: Sat – Sun 10am - 4pmFacilities:
Morning Sun Vineyard
Location: 337 Main Creek Rd Main Ridge, VIC
Opens: Daily 10am - 5pmFacilities:
Paradigm Hill
Location: 26 Merricks Rd, Merricks VIC
Open: Sat - Sun 11am – 5pmParadigm Hill has recently changed from being opened one weekend a month to every Saturday and Sunday, which is a good thing as it can be difficult to plan and remember...read more
Paringa Estate
Location: 44 Paringa Rd Red Hill South, VIC
Opens: Daily 11am-5pmFacilities:
Port Phillip Estate
Location: 261 Red Hill Rd Red Hill South, VIC
Open: Daily 11am-5pmI heard a rumour that this is the most expensive building on the Mornington Peninsula and you can see why. The dinning room and cellar door take advantage of the views ...read more
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Red Hill Estate
Location: 53 Shoreham Rd Red Hill South, VIC
Open: Daily 11am-5pmFrom this winery the vineyard gently slopes away to the panoramic view of Western Port Bay, Phillip Island and the Nobbies. The cellar door has a lot of interesting ite...read more
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Stonier Wines
Location: Cnr Thompsons Lane and Frankston - Flinders Rd Merricks VIC
Open: Daily 11am-5pmThis cellar door is right next to Merricks General Wine Store and has a completely different vibe, more of a friendly family vibe, though both were equally as good. Sto...read more
Features: Childrens playground
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Stumpy Gully Vineyard
Location: 1247 Stumpy Gully Rd Moorooduc, VIC
Open: Fri – Sun 11am - 5pm Restaurant, Lunch: Thurs – Sun 11am – 3pm, Dinner: Fri – Sat 6pm – 11pmOnly minutes from Exit 18 on the Mornington Peninsula Fwy, Stumpy Gully is an easy find that wont disappoint. The charming family run winery, cellar door and restaurant...read more
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Ten Minutes by Tractor
Location: 1333 Mornington-Flinders Rd Main Ridge, VIC
Open: Daily 11am - 5pmA beautiful set up with a fantastic restaurant attached. Unfortunately the day we arrived there was not much to sample at their cellar door due to the popularity of the...read more
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The Cups Estate
Location: 269 Browns Rd Fingal, VIC
Opens: Daily 10am - 5pmFacilities:
Trofeo Estate
Location: 85 Harrisons Road, Dromana, VIC
Open: Thurs - Sun 10am - 5pm. Restaurant 11am - 4pm Thurs -Fri, 9am - 4pm Sat - Sun, Dinner till late Fri & Sat eveningsTrofeo Estate that has all the makings to be one of the greats. The red brick winery cellar door and cafe has plenty of space, surrounded by green lawns and an outdoor ...read more
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Tuck’s Ridge
Location: 37 Shoreham Rd Red Hill South, VIC
Open: Daily 11am – 5pmTuck's Ridge has a wonderful restaurant serving excellent food with a side order of friendly knowledgeable staff. A grassed terrace just in front of the restaurant is t...read more
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T’Gallant
Location: 1385 Mornington-Flinders Rd Main Ridge, VIC
Open: Daily 10am - 5pmThis winery has been at the forefront of getting people to drink Pinot Gris and Grigio in Australia. The cellar door facilities have grown over time to include a restau...read more
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Whinstone Estate
Location: 295 Dunns Creek Rd Red Hill South, VIC
Opens: Sat - Sun and public holidays 11am - 5pm
Yabby Lake
Location: 86 – 112 Tuerong Rd, Tuerong, VIC
Open: Daily 10am - 5pmIf you don’t have your eyes peeled you are likely to miss the sign for this winery but don’t let that put you off just keep going along the gravel road. Likewise do...read more
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