Regional food and dining
Hidden in the back streets of Mornington among panel beaters and plumbing yards, Ukrainian twins Andriy and Taras Kogut are bringing European cheesemaking traditions to Victoria. Get hold of their cheeses while you still can!
As we focus more of our attention on the origins and quality of what goes into our mouths, and as the voices behind global warming, climate change and green living grow louder, Ethical Eating offers a local perspective on an international food debate »
Enter the secret world of the Mornington Peninsula with this refreshing take on one of Australia's most resourceful food and wine regions. Experience the best of the Mornington Peninsula through the eyes of its locals »
From Eat/Ate, Guy Mirabella shares a recipe for mushroom risotto, perfected by his son Paul. If you are lucky enough to pick some exquisite pine mushrooms, you'll find they add real elegance »
One of the clearest indications that the Mornington Peninsula is being colonised by food and wine obsessed Melburnians is the number of excellent restaurants now dotted around the place. Michael Harden takes you on a culinary tour of the best of the Mornington Peninsula.
Members' food/dining offers
VisitVineyards.com Members can lunch or dine in lush surrounds and receive a complimentary tasting plate with matching tasting of wine for two
Pier 10 restaurant (Vic): complimentary wineA complimentary bottle of Pier 10 wine will enhance the visit of any VisitVineyards.com Member to Pier 10 restaurant
Stillwater at Crittendens (Vic): seasonal menu
VisitVineyards.com members can take advantage of an exclusive 15% discount off their total bill when dining at Stillwater at Crittendens.
VisitVineyards.com members dining at the Linden Tree will enjoy a complimentary glass of estate grown wine.
MEMBER BENEFIT: Members who purchase over $30 worth of these extremely tempting pates or terrines will receive two complimentary tubs of pate to enjoy.
Salix Restaurant (Vic): seasonal dinners
Season dinners with a tempting array of local and seasonal produce at the award winning Salix restaurant.
Enjoy the sustainable, relaxed atmosphere Sue and Greg O'Donoghue have created at Green Olive at Red Hill, while indulging in complimentary tastings and a tasty discount on their range of produce.
Itineraries - explore the region
Victoria - southern Mornington Peninsula - golf, wine and spa Short on time? Want to escape for a mid-week break? Our quick overnight itinerary for Victoria's Mornington Peninsula is ideal for golf, wine and spa loving Members of VisitVineyards.com »
Victoria – Mornington Peninsula – a weekend awayVictoria's Mornington Peninsula is both diverse and accessible. Spend a weekend exploring some of the best food and wine of the Peninsula »
Victoria – Mornington Peninsula – hidden in MoorooducAvoid the madding crowds – discover Moorooduc, home to award-winning wineries, a distinguished luxury hotel and one of the most interesting restaurant experiences around »
Victoria – Mornington Peninsula – open by appointment onlyYou need to book ahead to taste some of the great boutique wines of the Mornington Peninsula. Mark Smith picks four great cellar doors that are open by appointment only »
Victoria – Mornington Peninsula – a day's top tastingsSample the fruits of the Mornington Peninsula on our one day itinerary – guaranteed to be one to remember »
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Interested in new and different wines? Brash Higgins Wine Co has just released its esoteric Nero d'Avola, a Sicilian variety grown in McLaren Vale and fermented in clay amphora. A fascinating wine with an equally interesting background. It's also included in the two mixed half cases, valued at A$222 each, to be won. Read more and enter now »
Members' Offers and Events
MEMBER BENEFIT: A favourite of locals and visitors alike, the award winning Long Table offer Members a discount off their next meal, or a great price for an exclusive regional degustation menu »
Noel's Gallery (Vic): taste plate taste wineVisitVineyards.com Members can lunch or dine in lush surrounds and receive a complimentary tasting plate with matching tasting of wine for two
Noel's Gallery (Vic): taste plate taste wineVisitVineyards.com Members can lunch or dine in lush surrounds and receive a complimentary tasting plate with matching tasting of wine for two
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Wine, food and fun for Australia's long summer
Summer in Australia means the outdoors! Although it's back to work and school for most, there are still plenty of opportunities to get out and enjoy the best of Australian wine, beer and food, starting right here on VisitVineyards.com »
This month we have a brand new wine from Brash Higgins, delicious Eden Valley Riesling from Karra Yerta, a special Australian First Families of Wine duo and the usual range of fabulous wine and food books,. Plus of course, our second great Whitsundays holiday to be won »
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Hickinbotham of Dromana (restaurant)
Hickinbotham of Dromana on the Mornington Peninsula, is a winery with an excellent, relaxed, rustic cafe/restaurant with regular musical events and festivals throughout ... read more
B'Darra Estate Wines
B'darra Estate is nestled in the warm flats of Moorooduc on the Mornington Peninsula. A 10 minute drive from Frankston and Mornington and an hour south of Melbourne. read more
Quealy Wine & Balnarring Vineyard
Balnarring Vineyard, in Balnarring on the Mornington Peninsula, was established 1982 and is now home to Quealy Wines. This is Kathleen Quealy's new wine identity. read more
