The Mornington Peninsula boasts pretty green landscapes against a backdrop of a jagged coastline. It’s a cool climate wine region that boasts some of the most famous wines in the world. The Mornington Peninsula is just an hour away from the Melbourne CBD, so it’s a perfect day trip from Melbourne.
It’s smaller than its neighbouring wine region, the Yarra Valley.
An iconic wine region
The Mornington Peninsula is an iconic wine region in Victoria. It is home to over 60wineries that produce some of Australia’s most celebrated wines. With cool climates and a salty ocean breeze, Mornington wines are unique to their region.
Here are our favourite wines of the Mornington Peninsula, and our top picks.
Monalto
An award-winning winery in the Mornington Peninsula, Montalto has developed three different types of labels from their vineyards. Taking advantage of their coastal spot, they have created high-quality wines with refined flavour.
Our pick: Monalto Chardonnay, 2022
Notes: Single vineyard wine with hints of lemon curd, crème brulee and roasted hazelnuts. A giving fruity profile thanks to its French oak.
10 minutes by Tractor
The well-loved 10X by Tractor focuses on curiosity, expanding the boundaries of wine based on their vintages. 10X is all about expanding tastes and reflecting on their approach to wine.
Our pick: 2024 10X Pinot Gris
Notes: Pear and guava, ginger and clove spice
Port Philip Estate
A focus on minimalism (and sleek winery architecture to reflect it) Port Philip Estate focuses on optimising the quality of their wines using minimalistic processes.
Our Pick: Salasso Rose 2024. The Port Philip Estate Salasso is elegant and sophisticated.
Notes: Pink grapefruit, strawberry, pomegranate, creamy texture – complex
The process involves a French oak after pressing. This winery uses minimal filtration for extra preservation.
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