Mornington Peninsula

The Mornington Peninsula is Victoria's premier cool-climate wine region, situated on a narrow peninsula 60km south of Melbourne between Port Phillip Bay and Western Port Bay. The maritime influence from two bodies of water creates a uniquely cool, temperate growing environment ideal for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The region's diverse soils — from red volcanic to sandy loam to terra rossa — combined with elevation variations from sea level to 200m produce wines of extraordinary site specificity. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are the benchmark varieties, with the region home to some of Australia's most celebrated small-production estate wines.