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Red Hill Walking and Wine Tour
Highlights
- Savour sparkling wine and cheese in Red Hill, setting a delightful tone for your scenic adventure.
- Follow the historic Red Hill railway line on a 6.5-kilometre walk, immersing yourself in stunning landscapes.
- Meet passionate winemakers at Stonier Wines for an exclusive vineyard tasting, enhancing your appreciation of local vintages.
- Wander through the tranquil Coolart Estate, enjoying exceptional wetlands and birdwatching opportunities in the Western Port catchment.
Your tour begins with sparkling wine and cheese in Red Hill before a six and a half kilometre walk to Merricks. You will follow the original Red Hill railway line (built in 1915) and along the way, meet winemakers at Stonier Wines and enjoy a tasting in the vineyard.
Visit the charming Merricks General Wine Store for a tasting of Elgee Park, Baillieu and neighbours wines followed by a two-course lunch.
Afterwards, stroll over to Stonier for a tasting and, with time permitting, visit Merricks Estate to see the wines and native bushland restored by the owners. The tour then heads to Balnarring where we taste Quealy Wines with the dynamic winemaker, Kathleen Quealy.
Finish the day with a wander through the tranquil Coolart Estate, featuring the best wetlands and bird watching in the Western Port catchment.
Tour in a luxurious Mercedes Benz Viano, enjoy morning tea at the Red Hill Epicurean Centre, exclusive access, special deals and a regional gift hamper.
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- On demand
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Mornington Peninsula Plunge Wine Tours
Since 2017, Plunge Mornington Peninsula wine tours have taken guests beyond the cellar door for adventures with a local wine authority. You will meet winemakers, visit boutique wineries and hear stories about vintage past. Your host, Arthur O’Bryan has worked in the region’s wine industry for over twenty-five years and has access to local winemakers and private cellars where you join in tastings and discover the best flavours of this stunning region.
Tour highlights include a fresh punnet of flavour-filled strawberries to calibrate your palate for the Pinot Noirs ahead.
A morning feast of premium sparkling wine and local delicacies including cheeses and olives enjoyed in a private location overlooking Western Port Bay- the vineyard’s air conditioning unit.
Behind-the-scenes, one-on-one tastings with celebrated winemakers introduced to you by Arthur, a Mornington Peninsula veteran of almost thirty vintages.
Lunch is at one of the region’s most popular casual restaurants including The Merricks General Wine Store for two-courses and a glass of wine.
Plunge Wine Tours collect and return you to your preferred location in a luxurious Mercedes-Benz Viano. Once on board, you can enjoy a colourful commentary and stunning coastal scenery.
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