Mornington Peninsula
Just an hour south of Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula feels like another world entirely, a cool, sea-breezed pocket where rolling vineyards tumble towards glittering bays and the air hums with salt and sunlight. It’s a region shaped by its maritime climate: long, gentle ripening seasons moderated by the surrounding Bass Strait and Port Phillip Bay, giving wines with freshness, poise, and a distinctly coastal elegance. This is where surf culture meets fine dining, and world-class Chardonnay and Pinot Noir share the same postcode as beach shacks and ocean views.
The Peninsula is a patchwork of microclimates and soils, volcanic clays, sandy loams, and ancient basalt, each influencing how the region’s signature grapes express themselves. Pinot Noir reigns supreme, often silky and aromatic, layered with wild strawberry, forest floor, and subtle spice. Chardonnay comes in many moods: from chiselled and citrus-driven to creamy, gently oaked styles that still hum with minerality. There’s also a rising chorus of Pinot Gris, Shiraz, and even sparkling wines, all reflecting the same precision and cool-climate finesse that define the region.
Mornington’s charm lies in its sense of intimacy; most vineyards are family-run, small in scale, and deeply connected to the land. Winemakers here speak the language of restraint, balance, and texture, crafting wines that whisper rather than shout. The result is a region that feels effortlessly sophisticated, a coastal muse whose wines shimmer with freshness, grace, and that unmistakable Mornington calm.
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2024 Estate Pinot Gris, Paringa Estate
This superb Pinot Gris has lifted varietal aromas of fresh-cut pear and green apple, leading to a refreshing palate of crisp, ripe pear and vibrant...
View full details2024 Peninsula Chardonnay, Paringa Estate
The Peninsula range of wines from Paringa Estate are an exceptional expression of the Mornington Peninsula style, with an emphasis on lively fruit....
View full details2022 10X Chardonnay, Ten Minutes By Tractor
This cracking cool climate Chardonnay by cult Mornington Peninsula winery, Ten Minutes by Tractor, opens with floral, white flower and lime citrus ...
View full details2011 Botrytis Viognier, Paringa Estate
Glowing amber in the glass, this rare aged sweet Viognier opens with aromas of apricot, orange blossom, and honeycomb, lifted by hints of ginger an...
View full details2011 Peninsula Chardonnay, Paringa Estate
The Peninsula range of wines from Paringa estate is the first tier of the estate’s wines and is designed (and does!) to overdeliver in quality for ...
View full details2009 Estate Chardonnay, Paringa Estate
An exceptional Paringa Estate Chardonnay that has benefited from being aged in our cellars. Aromas of butterscotch and fig and layered with ripe a...
View full details2015 KBS Single Vineyard Chardonnay, Stonier
Stonier is one of Australia’s leading producers of premium Chardonnay and Pinot Noir crafted from a selection of the Mornington Peninsula’s oldest ...
View full details2021 Verve Chardonnay, Ocean Eight
Ocean Eight is one of the leading wineries on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula; making tiny quantities of exceptional, hand-crafted wines. Over the ...
View full details2020 Estate Chardonnay, Paringa Estate
The Estate series from Paringa is a step up from the Peninsula wines and represent the unique Paringa “style” upon which their reputation has been ...
View full details2010 Estate Chardonnay, Paringa Estate
An exceptional Paringa Estate Chardonnay that has benefited from being aged in our cellars. Aromas of butterscotch and fig and layered with ripe a...
View full details2022 Mills Chardonnay, Ten Minutes By Tractor
Ten Minutes by Tractor needs little introduction, nor does the man in charge, Martin Spedding. A gently-spoken man with a background in finance and...
View full details2022 McCutcheon Chardonnay, Ten Minutes By Tractor
Ten Minutes by Tractor needs little introduction, nor does the man in charge, Martin Spedding. A gently-spoken man with a background in finance and...
View full details2015 The Paringa Chardonnay, Paringa Estate
The Paringa Chardonnay is the estates top chardonnay wine and a single vineyard wine. The bouquet has a complex floral lift of citrus and stone fr...
View full details2009 The Paringa Chardonnay, Paringa Estate
The Paringa Chardonnay is one of the best Chardonnays made anywhere, and with 16 years of bottle age, we have done all the work for you! The nose i...
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