Mornington Peninsula Wine and Cheese Tasting Day Trip from Melbourne

This day trip from Melbourne to the wineries of the Mornington Peninsula includes a visit to multiple local wineries cheeseries a strawberry farm and a chocolate factory.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Paringa Estate Paringa Rd Red Hill South VIC 3937 Australia

First you will visit the modern vineyard Paringa Estate where grapes of sorts such as Pinot Noir Chardonnay Shiraz and Pinot Gris are grown. The wine produced here is the holder of many awards and prizes acquired in the international competitions and earned recognition not only in Australia but also in Europe and Asia.

Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: T’Gallant 1385 Mornington-Flinders Rd Main Ridge Main Ridge Victoria 3928 Australia

The next stop will be T??Gallant specialising in growing the sort Pinot Gris (Pinot Grigio).

In recent years the products of this winery have repeatedly received prestigious awards and prizes and are high in the world rankings of wineries. You can enjoy a tasting of the best works of local winemakers and optionally visit the trattoria where you can eat a simple and delicious Italian meal. Another winery which opened to the public in 2002 ?? Montalto. In addition to the extensive vineyards you can see olive groves and orchards which grow apples pears quinces figs persimmon avocado citrus and berry fields with raspberries and cranberries. From the resulting harvest four varieties of olive oil chutneys preserves jams and much more are produced. All products of local organic produce can be bought in the shop at the winery.

Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: Red Hill Estate 53 Red Hill-Shoreham Rd Red Hill Victoria 3937 Australia

Finishing your familiarisation with the winery region of the Mornington Peninsula you will visit the winery Red Hill Estate. Vines growing on the volcanic and sedimentary rocks of the local hills breathe in the sea air result in finely textured elegant wines. The highest quality Red Hill Estate products have become a brand of Victoria??s cool climate. You can try leading sorts of Pinot Noir Chardonnay Pinot Gris and Shiraz here.

Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: The Cups Estate 269 Browns Rd Rye Victoria 3939 Australia

Get some rest and lunch of two meals from the Cup Estate restaurant (at your expense). Other than great food and local wine here you get a spectacular view of Western Port Bay.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Main Ridge Dairy PTY Ltd. 295 Main Creek Rd Main Ridge VIC 3928 Australia

Main Ridge Dairy ?? a farm for the production of cheese and milk products from goat??s milk. During the tastings you will enjoy an assortment and variety of cheeses. In the local farmer??s shop you can buy not only cheese and milk products but also refreshments and a range of local souvenirs.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm 244 Shands Rd Main Ridge Victoria 3928 Australia

From November to April anyone can come and pick for themselves a whole basket of sweet berries. During the return drive to Melbourne you will visit the chocolate factory located in the village of Flinders. Here you will discover how the most delicious Australian chocolates and lollies are produced by hand and in the local cafe.
You will be offered a rich choice of not only chocolate and lollies but desserts and ice cream

Duration: 40 minutes