Mornington Peninsula Tour

Whino · Post by **Whino** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 7:46 pm

I am planning a tour of the Mornington Peninsula over the March long weekend. Any advice relating to wineries, wines and restaurants would be greatly appreciated. I am planning to spend a couple of days in the area so any accomodation ideas would also be welcome.

redwino · Post by **redwino** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 9:11 pm

Paringa Estate
ten Minutes By tractor Wine Co
the Cups estate
dromana estate
Port Phillip estate
Paradigm Hill

KMP · Post by **KMP** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 6:17 am

Add Moorooduc and Stonier.

Moorooduc has an excellent restaurant called Jill's, and they have B&B as well, but its a little on the expensive side.

I doubt Mornington Pen has changed much since we were there in December 2005 so you will need to note two things. First, you will need a good map of the area and second, the wine day is short, most open at 11 and close by 5. If you add lunch you don't have a lot of time. By accident we stopped at Merricks General Store for a coffee and a look at the map - we were lost and trying not to be late for an appointment at Stonier's which just happened to be next door. A real duh moment! But if I was to go again I would start the day at Merricks with a late breakfast, we had plenty of time to drive from Melbourne.

Link to the Mornington Peninsula Vignerons site for additional details as many are only open on weekends, or by appointment.

Mike

Whino · Post by **Whino** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 9:32 am

Thanks for that. I had heard also that Main Ridge Estate and Foxeys Hangout were worth a visit as was Tuck's Ridge. How would you respond to these suggestions. Also I heard The Long Table for dinner.

Sean · Post by **Sean** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 5:45 pm

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JDSJDS · Post by **JDSJDS** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 6:14 pm

Main Ridge was my favourite cellar door there - I would highly recommend it.

Craig(NZ) · Post by **Craig(NZ)** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 6:47 pm

ten Minutes By tractor Wine Co

cool name!

Daryl Douglas · Post by **Daryl Douglas** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 12:50 am

Haven't much experience of Mornington Peninsula wineries but from the chards I've tried from Port Phillip Estate and Stonier I reckon they'd be worth a visit.

daz

Daryl Douglas · Post by **Daryl Douglas** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 12:56 am

Craig(NZ) wrote:
ten Minutes By tractor Wine Co

cool name!

They've been around for a few years now - here's their story, if you're interested:

http://www.tenminutesbytractor.com.au/ourstory.html

:wink:

daz