Mornington Peninsula

One of many stars in Melbourne’s dress circle of vineyards. Due to there being a lot of hobby vineyards there is a varied success depending on terroir and the owners commitment.  But the best wines of the Mornington Peninsula are some of the best in Australia.

Grape Varieties

Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are the most successful with Sparkling wine also able to excel. Riesling and Pinot Gris are capable of making impressive whites. While Shiraz has a good home down there too.

Producers

There are almost too many to name. But I would single out Main Ridge Estate as being one of my favourite wineries in the whole world. Kooying & Port Phillip make amazing wines, Scorpo, and Merricks Estate all stand out in my mind.