The 19 Best Wineries on the Mornington Peninsula

Nestled along the stunning coastline of Victoria's Mornington Peninsula lies a tapestry of vineyards renowned for producing some of Australia's finest cool-climate wines. From the sun-kissed slopes of Pt Leo Estate to the historic charm of Main Ridge Estate, each winery offers a unique blend of scenic beauty, artisanal craftsmanship, and unparalleled tasting experiences.

Known for producing brilliant Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays, there are over 50 wineries to explore, as well as a number of unmissable dining destinations.

Join us on a journey through the best wineries in Mornington Peninsula, where passionate winemakers, breathtaking landscapes, impeccable dining, and award-winning vintages converge to create unforgettable moments for wine enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike.

Nazaaray Estate

Nazaaray Estate, founded by winemaker Paramdeep (or Param) Ghumman and his wife Nirmal, who immigrated to Australia from India in 1981, embodies a charming blend of intimacy and character. Discover its unique allure by staying amidst the vineyards in lovingly restored 1930s train carriages artfully transformed into quaint guesthouses.

Savour their distinctive wines, from elegant Pinot Noirs to aromatic Pinot Gris, meticulously crafted through natural fermentation with wild yeast and delicate hand-maceration techniques. Each sip reflects a dedication to artisanal quality and a profound connection to the terroir, offering a sensory journey through the estate's rich history and craftsmanship.

266 Meakins Road, Flinders

Crittenden Estate

Crittenden Estate is a sprawling beauty of a winery, renowned for its commitment to producing exceptional cool-climate drops. Established in 1982 by Garry and Margaret Crittenden, the estate has earned a stellar reputation for its diverse range of wines, including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Italian varietals like Nebbiolo and Sangiovese.

Their sustainable vineyard practices and innovative winemaking techniques ensure each bottle reflects the unique terroir of the region.

Visitors to Crittenden Estate can enjoy tastings at their welcoming cellar door and indulge in a culinary journey at acclaimed onsite restaurant, Stillwater, complemented by stunning vineyard views. It's a true taste of the Peninsula. 

25 Harrisons Road, Dromana

Barmah Park

Nestled off Moorooduc Highway in a picturesque rural setting, Barmah Park was once a cattle station and has been beautifully transformed into a ten-acre estate and one of Mornington Peninsula's best wineries. Featuring an award-winning restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere and stunning vineyard views, it earned its first Chef's Hat in 2022, solidifying its reputation as a must-visit destination.

Settle into the renovated space, all exposed brick, polished concrete and mid-century styling, for a rousing lunch. The restaurant celebrates local produce with dishes like cheddar croquettes, baked scallops, hand-rolled ricotta gnocchi, and indulgent desserts such as coconut panna cotta.

For a more laid-back experience, visit Barmah's rustic cellar door to sample their Arthurs Seat and Lighthouse labels among the barrels. Barmah Park offers a tasteful escape that promises both relaxation and culinary delight off the beaten path in the Mornington Peninsula.

945 Moorooduc Highway, Moorooduc 

Ocean Eight Winery ‍

Specialising in Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Gris, Ocean Eight is one of the most spectacular wineries on the Mornington Peninsula for sipping and swilling away the day. 

We highly recommend experiencing this impressive estate come Autumn, when the tree-lined driveway down to the cellar door feels like a scene from a movie. Vibrant foliage and manicured grounds set the scene for the experience inside, where you can taste the quality of the fruit in every sip you sample. 

Sitchu Tip: Take home a bottle of their impressive 2020 Pinot Noir, which was awarded one of the top 10 Australian wines by Decanter. ‍

271 Tucks Road, Shoreham

Stonier Wines

Discover Stonier Wines, offering some of Victoria's most outstanding wines on your next visit to the Pen. One of the first wineries in the region, Stonier is just an hour's drive from Melbourne's CBD, and is home to a range of premium wines crafted from estate vineyards.

Step into their striking cellar door or wander through their picturesque grounds, where you can relax with a glass of their seriously delicious drops.

For the ultimate experience, order a picnic and pair it with a glass of Stonier's renowned Pinot Noir or the 2021 KBS Vineyard Chardonnay, brimming with notes of stone fruit, dried haystacks, and floral perfume.  

2 Thompsons Lane, Merricks

Kooyong & Port Phillip Estate 

An architectural landmark dramatically nestled into the landscape, Port Phillip Estate is one of Australia’s most exciting food and wine destinations. 

Take your trip to the next level with a stay in one of Port Phillip Estate’s six boutique suites, where private terraces and luxurious touches (think Missoni bathrobes and Aesop toiletries) await.

This modernist winery and chateau defines a new level of lavish to the region, easily proving it to be one of the best wineries on the Mornington Peninsula. 

Not only for indulgent sojourns, the estate has a winning alchemy of architecture, food and wine that needs to be experienced to be believed. Step inside their Cellar Door to sample specialties of Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir, before dining on a strong expression of European cuisine in the light-filled dining room. It opens out to an expansive outdoor deck with spectacular views, and there's truly no better spot to sip at sunset. 

263 Red Hill Road, Red Hill South

Main Ridge Estate

"An icon of the region with consistently good wines," says James Halliday of Main Ridge Estate, and it's easy to see why. Established in 1975 as the first licensed winery on the Peninsula, Main Ridge Estate is perched high on Red Hill, offering serene views of bush-clad valleys. Chief winemaker and owner James Sexton continues the estate's legacy of crafting exquisite Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, following in the footsteps of the esteemed Nat White.

Visitors are warmly invited by the Sexton family to enjoy ‘Meet the Maker’ tastings, relaxed lunches, and seasonal dishes at the on-site Larder restaurant, naturally paired with the estate's renowned wines.

80 William Road, Red Hill

Avani Wines

Experience the essence of Avani Wines, a family-owned boutique winery renowned for its delicious cool-climate varieties. Nestled amidst the picturesque Mornington Peninsula, Avani specialises in crafting exceptional Syrah, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay, alongside vibrant skin-contact wines.

The rustic, award-winning cellar door offers sweeping views of the estate vineyard and welcomes visitors every weekend from 11.00am to 5.00pm.

Enhance your visit with a tasting and elevate your experience by booking into one of their exclusive pop-up restaurant sessions and limited Summer Series alongside some of Australia's most acclaimed chefs. 

98 Stanleys Road, Red Hill South, Victoria

Pt Leo Estate 

Set across 130 hectares, Pt Leo Estate is one of the finest crossovers of art, wine and fine dining in the country. With two restaurants and a magnificent sculpture park providing 180-degree views over Western Port Bay, it's a real winery and design siren song to all who hear of it.

Cast out upon 50 acres sprawling up the crest of Pt. Leo Estate and cascading down towards Western Port, the vineyards resonate with the elemental rhythm of nature, shaping wines of exceptional character. Pt Leo's aromatic Pinot Gris captures the essence of sun-drenched days, while their elegant Chardonnay benefits from cool, night-time breezes. The interplay of warm days and cool evenings enriches their Pinot Noir with sophistication and complexity.

Step into their cellar door to savour these acclaimed wines firsthand—a journey that affirms Pt. Leo Estate as one of the premier wineries on the Mornington Peninsula, where nature's harmony unfolds in every sip.

3649 Frankston - Flinders Road, Merricks, Victoria 

Montalto

This family run-winery recognises that the enjoyment of wine depends on more than just how it tastes, creating an abundance of vineyard experiences for visitors. Perhaps the most delightful of these is the Summer Picnic (available from October to May), where you can grab a bottle of their award-winning Pinot Noir as you stroll to one of three gorgeous private picnic sites, where a set menu of delicious local fare awaits. 

33 Shoreham Road, Red Hill South

Ten Minutes By Tractor

Ten Minutes By Tractor is a destination for enthusiasts of fine food and wine on the Mornington Peninsula. Named after the convergence of three family-owned vineyards, each ten minutes apart by tractor, the estate epitomises the region's varietal expressions and offers inspired fine dining.

Renowned for its culinary excellence, Chef Adam Sanderson crafts tasting menus that celebrate the Peninsula's exceptional local produce, sourced from neighbouring farms, the estate's own kitchen garden, and foraged ingredients.

Awarded two hats as recently as 2018, Ten Minutes By Tractor promises a gastronomic journey that highlights the best of the region's flavours in a picturesque setting.

1333 Mornington-Flinders Road, Main Ridge

Quealy

Katherine Quealy and Kevin McCarthy were among the early wave of winemakers to move to the Mornington Peninsula, yet their output has consistently been some of the most innovative and elaborate. They were the first in Australia to plant friulano, and with the help of their son, Tom, they’re creating some of the region's finest skin-contact wines. Visit on the weekend and the elegant chatelaine Louise will happily regale you about the winemaking process over a made-to-order cheese platter.

62 Bittern-Dromana Road, Balnarring  

Red Hill Estate

Few things go better with fine wine than a great view, and the sweeping vistas from Red Hill Estate's cellar door and restaurant, overlooking Westernport Bay, are some of the grandest around. Known as one of the best wineries on the Mornington Peninsula, the cellar door is open daily from 11am-5pm and if you’re looking for seasonally-inspired modern-italian dining, Max’s Restaurant is a surefire winner. 

53 Shoreham Road, Red Hill South

Paringa Estate

Established by school teacher turned winemaker Lindsey McCall in 1985, Paringa Estate has consistently turned out some of Australia’s top Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and cool-climate Shiraz. Arrive on the weekend to sample some of their iconic single-vineyard wines and stay for an intimate dining experience at their two-hatted restaurant, overlooking the valley and beyond. 

Paringa Road, Red Hill South

Myrtaceae

With the highest elevation of any winery in the region, Myrtacae offers a quiet and relaxing wine adventure for those happy to divert from the beaten track. Apart from a gorgeous garden setting, you’ll be rewarded with a unique “rolling tasting” experience (rolling special Riedel glasses on their side to unlock the aromas) led by owners John and Julie Trueman, who also grow the grapes and make the wines. 

53 Main Creek Road, Red Hill

Polperro

Famous for their single-vineyard Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris, Polperro Wines follow a mix of organic and biodynamic principles making them one of the best wineries Mornington Peninsula has to offer. You can visit their intimate cellar-door space for a wine-flight, or book a picnic for two in the vineyard and sample some local delights.

You might even choose to extend your stay with boutique accommodation in the rustic-chic Polperro Farmhouse and wake up to a workout at HotHut Yoga, located on the estate. 

150 Red Hill Road, Red Hill

Yabby Lake

Home to the first-ever pinot noir to claim the Jimmy Watson trophy, Yabby Lake offers an unbelievable range of wines to taste at their laid-back cellar door. Alongside a bottle of Pinot Noir or Chardonnay, visitors can enjoy settling down on the deck for a long lunch (followed by Market Lane Coffee) and admiring the exceptional collection of Australian art. 

86-112 Tuerong Road, Tuerong 

Rare Hare

Rare Hare is the fun and funky winery and restaurant attached to the famed Jackalope Hotel. WIth three levels of wine tastings available, wine romantics in-the-making should indulge with the Wine Immersion Experience, spending an hour exploring the vineyard, tasting their stellar single vineyard wines and snacking on an expertly-curated cheese board.

166 Balnarring Road, Merricks North

Tucks Wine

Tucks Wine brings chill millennial vibes to the Pen, aiming to attract the next generation of wine lovers with its approachable setting.

Here, wine snobbery is left at the door, making room for informal blind tastings and notes scribbled on wipe-down tables. The venue features a laid-back layout, big hanging tree seats, and a 'pets welcome' policy, while also offering some spectacular 180-degree views of rolling hills and vines surrounding. 

A similar no-fuss approach applies to the food, where grazing-style eats pair best for sampling wines at the communal tasting tables, or on the big stretch of lawn. 

Temporarily closed

37 Shoreham Road, Red Hill South 

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