Crittenden Wines
Highlights
- Savour award-winning cool-climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir while enjoying serene lakeside views at Crittenden Cellar Door.
- Indulge in seasonal local produce expertly crafted by Head Chef Brunno Melo at the newly opened Crittenden Restaurant.
- Relax in boutique Lakeside Villas featuring private decks and spa baths, all with stunning water views over the vineyard.
- Explore the tranquil gardens and landscaped terrace, perfect for long lunches or memorable evening dining experiences.
Established in 1982, Crittenden Wines is one of the Mornington Peninsula’s pioneering family-owned wineries, renowned for its commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability.
Set at the base of Red Hill in Dromana, the estate brings together fine wine, exceptional food, and genuine hospitality in a serene lakeside setting.
At its heart lies the Crittenden Cellar Door, offering a relaxed, seated tasting experience overlooking the vineyard lake. Guests can explore an award-winning portfolio featuring elegant cool-climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, alongside distinctive Mediterranean-inspired varieties. Recognised among the Halliday Top 100 Wineries in Australia, Crittenden continues to set benchmarks for craftsmanship and environmental responsibility.
The newly opened Crittenden Restaurant delivers a refined yet welcoming dining experience. Led by Head Chef Brunno Melo, the menu celebrates seasonal local produce, perfectly paired with estate wines. With its renovated interior, landscaped terrace, and tranquil water views, it’s ideal for relaxed long lunches or memorable evening dining.
For those wishing to stay, the Lakeside Villas at Crittenden offer boutique, self-contained accommodation built directly over the vineyard lake. Each villa includes a private deck, wood fireplace, and spa bath with water views.
Whether visiting for a tasting, a meal, or a stay, Crittenden captures the essence of coastal wine country at its finest.
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Accreditations
- Sustainable Winegrowing Australia Membership
- Victoria Tourism Industry Council
Features
Tags
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Braille and tactile signage on all information and paths of travel are available.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
- Grab rails in the bathroom
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- Step free access to the conference or function room
- Doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy).
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
- At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
- Complies with The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation.
- Equipment to respond to anaphylactic shock such as epi–pens and defibrillator.
Access & Inclusion
An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
- https://www.crittendenwines.com.au/pages/accessiblity
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