Live music sunday 1pm to 4pm, open daily 11am to 5pm. Intensive, handson care in the vineyard, with minimal use of chemicals. Award winning wines for 2016 consistently positive. A new standard in australian accommodation, jackalope hotel is situated on a pristine vineyard amid the mornington peninsula wine region. The region is known for its medium bodied, dry wines and sparkling wines that show structure and complexity. Check out some of our favourites on the mornington peninsula wineries page. You may have recently noticed i spent a long weekend in melbourne. Mornington peninsula top five wineries whether youre planning a leisurely lunch or a tantalising wine tour, here are five of the best in mornington peninsula. Below is just a taste of a few of our favourites and to visit, check out our mornington peninsula wine tours page.
With so many amazing wineries on the peninsula to choose from, we have chosen our wineries based on the following criteria. Find a full list of official mornington peninsula wineries and cellar doors as well as local restaurants and accommodation listed here. The region has a cool climate making wine growing ideal and focuses on pinot noir production but has had success with other varietals including chardonnay, pinot gris and tempranillo. My favourite pinots come from here, and although pinot noir is king, you will discover fantastic chardonnay, pinot grisgrigio, and sauvignon blanc with shiraz making some inroads. The boutique wineries, top dining, and picturesque landscape combining tidy vines and rugged beaches are part of the mornington peninsulas charm, and theres so much more too. The 15 best things to do in mornington peninsula 2020. Guide to the mornington peninsula tourism australia. To help you plan your trip, check out our official visitors guide to help you discover the best experiences across our region. Explore the galleries, spas and cafes in breezy seaside villages, cool off with a day on the beach, or escape to the hinterland for gourmet delights at boutique wineries.
Portsea estate principia staindl wines woodhaven yal yal estate open map. If you business falls into the wineries category, and is based on the mornington peninsula but does not appear in the listing below, please click here to submit your free listing now. What are the top ten wineries on the mornington peninsula. Knowing who does what can be tricky, so weve rounded up our favourite ones for lunch or dinner. Quealy winemakers s12 68 62 bitterndromana rd, 03 5983 2483 balnarring cellar door. Please check directly with the operators before making definite travel plans, and again before leaving home. Learn about what goes into the mornington peninsulas wine with a particular focus on pinot noir and chardonnay as well as everything else there is to. Please allow one hour to enjoy the sculptures throughout the property. The restaurant is a fine dining destination with european influences. These food businesses were the finalists of the 2015 best bites awards. New south wales queensland south australia tasmania victoria western australia return to main menu.
As one of the 1st wineries to set up in mornington peninsula, this cool climate region is producing some top quality chardonnay, pinot noir and bubbles. A region gaining in popularity amongst wine enthusiasts of australia, the mornington peninsula with its stunning bay views and rich native surrounds is the ideal location for a wine weekend. Wineries mornington peninsula visitors guide by visitor. Exceptional pinot gris, chardonnay, pinot noir, and boutique cellar doors abound as we present the best mornington peninsula wineries to visit just an hour drive from the centre of melbourne, the mornington peninsula has long been known as the home of beaches, colourful swimming boxes and holiday houses. Is there any particular area where the wineries are located eg red hills, we are trying to establish a base point with good comfortable accommodation to visit these. Mornington peninsula plunge tours peninsula wide 0438 598 997 mp designated drivers southern peninsula based, your shuttle mornington peninsula0407 934 422 peninsula wide tours mp experience peninsula wide 0410 596 637 neptours l14 factory 1, 7 jennings crt, 03 5981 1277 west rosebud peninsula guided walks peninsula wide 0400 566 525. There are 30 permanent sculptures sensitively sited throughout the montalto grounds, from monumental works in open spaces to more intimate pieces begging to be discovered amongst the wetlands and vines. A wellplanned itinerary to the best wineries and cellar doors should always include a stop or two to. Five of the best mornington peninsula wineries and cellar doors. Pages regional tourism group and relies upon individual operators and tourism organisations to ensure that the information is accurate. We are the pioneers of australian pinot gris and grigio.
Mornington peninsula, port phillip estate produces cool climate pinot noir, shiraz. The vineyards expression is captured in wines of complexity and texture. The mornington peninsulas wineries are relatively small, but the regions many different sites it boasts 65 cellar doors in total, soils and climates produce an exotic array of wines. Touring and trails map find your way mornington peninsula pure peninsula honey 67r8 871 derril rd, moorooduc 03 5978 84 7 days, 9am5pm.
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Peninsula hinterland experience hickinbotham of dromana small family run winery based on organic principles. The grounds at montalto are open daily between 11am 5pm. Brewery cider dairy for cheese distillery gin, vodka, limoncello chocolate strawberry picking inc. Nestled in between are some of the countrys best golf courses and the cool maritime climate wineries of the mornington peninsula. The mornington peninsula is an australian wine region located south of melbourne, victoria. Mornington peninsula, port phillip estate produces cool climate pinot noir, shiraz, chardonnay and sauvignon blanc. Not on this map or in the wrong place, or just general feedback, then please get in touch. Best wineries on the mornington peninsula melbourne.
Its been nearly 5 years since we were last in melbourne. Seaside towns meet local wineries and impressive restaurants on melbournes mornington peninsula. Mornington peninsula m o r n i n g t o n p e n i n s u l a c e l l a r d o o r s 20 victoria australia 1. Luckily you have come to the right place, as this area produces some excellent drops. Unpack and then unwind with a glass of merlot at the hotel bar. Do any of the wineries on the mornington peninsula have accommodation. Of all the other australian wine regions, only margaret river and the bellarine peninsula of geelong can lay. Wine production on the mornington peninsula started in the late nineteenth century. Mornington peninsula wine mornington peninsula wineries. The wines enjoy national and international acclaim and scenic drives will take you through parts of red hill, merricks and balnarring that are a tapestry of. If a day out combining food, wine and your dog sounds right up your alley, then check out gourmet pawprints. Each wine has a description, images and in some cases a buy now link to purchase directly from the wineries.
The mornington peninsula is a peninsula located southeast of melbourne, victoria, australia. With its walltowall wineries, busy bayside villages and stunning walks along the coastline, its easy to see why the mornington peninsula is a summer playground for melburnians. Mornington peninsula visitors guide by visitor publications. Established in 1982 by richard and jill mcintyre, moorooduc estate is a small, family run wine business that has developed an enviable reputation for complex and food friendly wines.
Port phillip estate is the preferred destination of many visiting the mornington peninsula and one of the best mornington peninsula wineries. When you buy directly from a winery you can be sure that the wine you are purchasing has been safely stored and in most cases in a temperature controlled environment. Some of the best wineries in australia are located on the mornington peninsula. Your group getaway is all organised for a weekend or longer on the mornington peninsula, and so your thoughts naturally turn to sampling one or a few of the local wineries. The unique maritime climate and landscape of the peninsula makes for a diverse and rich offering thats definitely worth exploring, but not on an empty. The mornington peninsula is melbournes own vineyard and our. With a modern winery featuring a limestone structure, port phillip estate boasts a chic dining room with sweeping 180 degrees views. With over 50 cellar doors on the peninsula its no wonder the wine from the region is. Geographically, the peninsula begins its protrusion from the mainland in the area between pearcedale and an area south of frankston. With things to do and places to stay you will find many great options to cater for all interests and activity levels. Best wineries mornington peninsula halliday wine companion. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in mornington peninsula, australia on tripadvisor.
The mornington peninsula is melbournes own vineyard and our vignerons are noted for their hospitality which makes cellar dooring one of the peninsula s greatest attractions. The best sparkling wines in a very long time was the first offering of some very good. The mornington peninsula is packed with wineries, but not all of them have bistros or cellar doors. The wines enjoy national and international acclaim and scenic drives will take you through parts of red hill, merricks and balnarring that are a tapestry of vineyards.
Best mornington peninsula wineries 2020 the world loves. It is surrounded by port phillip to the west, western port to the east and bass strait to the south, and is connected to the mainland in the north. Mornington peninsula wineries offer unforgettable experiences, friendly winemakers and. The mornington peninsulas wineries are relatively small, but the regions many different sites, soils and climates produce an exotic array of wines predominantly pinot noir and chardonnay.
Weve put together an awesome map thanks to our good mates at. Mornington peninsula wineries official list of wineries. Five of the best mornington wineries and cellar doors. Mornington peninsula wineries and cellar doors also offer some of the best views and gardens you are likely to find and some fabulous dining options. When you find the accommodation that suits your needs, youll be in close proximity to some of the areas top vineyards. Download it and keep a copy on your tablet device to refer to when you are touring around the region. Breathe in the fresh sea air, sample innovative local cuisine, and soak up the relaxed alfresco lifestyle of the mornington peninsula, just an hour from melbourne. A question not easily answered, and one that we at peninsula wine tours take very seriously.
On our last trip we visited the yarra valley wineries on a day trip so this time we thought wed check out a couple of the other victorian wine regions which are super close to melbourne city and are an easy day trip. The concept was created by director kerry watt who, with her dogloving team, arranges tours for owners and pets to visit mornington peninsula wineries they also cover the yarra valley and bellarine peninsula. The mornington peninsula is just over a onehour drive south of. Although the wineries are relatively small, the regions many different sites and mesoclimate produce an exotic array of wines. Five best wineries on mornington peninsula and where to. Our philosophy in everything we do is to make the most of top quality ingredients.
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