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Up Red Hill Down Red Hill
Highlights
- Savour exquisite Chardonnay and Pinot Noir at Foxeys Hangout, crafted by the renowned Lee brothers in Red Hill.
- Experience perfectly-balanced wines at Willow Creek Vineyards, engaging your senses with every sip.
- Relish a delightful lunch at Merricks General Wine Store, surrounded by the stunning Mornington Peninsula scenery.
- Conclude your day at Crittenden Estate, tasting unique Italian and Spanish varietals not found elsewhere in the region.
The Mornington Peninsula Up the Hill Down the Hill visit the restless, creative and driven winemakers and restaurateurs who push the envelope with varieties, flavour and style.
Foxeys Hangout in Red Hill is where the Lee brothers make some of the region’s best Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Sparkling wines. After a visit, you head to Willow Creek Vineyards where Geraldine McFaul produces perfectly-balanced wines that engage the brain.
Lunch is at Merricks General Wine Store, followed by a visit to Yabby Lake where in 2012 Australia’s first Jimmy Watson Trophy winning Pinot Noir was made.
The day finishes at the trailblazing Crittenden Estate, tasting the expansive Crittenden’s wines (including the exceptional Zuma) or their selection of Italian and Spanish varietals not found anywhere else in the region.
Tour in a luxurious Mercedes Benz Viano; enjoy morning tea at Apple Espresso at Tullys, exclusive access, special deals and a regional gift hamper.
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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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