Mornington Peninsula Wine Region


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Mornington Peninsula

Mornington Peninsula is a cool, southerly region of elegant wine surrounded on three sides by stunning coastal waters and beaches. Just south of Melbourne, the Peninsula extends out into Bass Strait, flanked by the Port Phillip and Western Port Bays. Chardonnay and pinot noir are the heroes here. Chardonnay is the brightest star and comes in a range of styles featuring natural acid balance and finesse. Pinot noir is medium bodied and subtle, with good varietal character. Aromatic pinot gris has emerged with great success and spicy, cool climate shiraz is gaining ground.

The Mornington Peninsula has a history of wine production dating back to the 1880s, with modern commercial viticulture growing significantly since the 1970s. The district is home to over 50 boutique wineries and 700 ha under vine. The region enjoys plentiful sunshine and coastal breezes. A long ripening season is one of the benefits of the cool maritime climate. There are a variety of sandy soils, duplex clays and fertile red volcanics in the district.

With gorgeous seaside resorts like Portsea and picturesque rural villages, Mornington Peninsula is a popular getaway for Melbournites. The towns of Dromana, Mornington, Red Hill South, Merricks and Moorooduc make a great base for exploring the wineries.

Latitude 38°20'
Altitude 25-250m
Growing Season Rainfall 320-386mm
Mean January Temperature 18.8-20°C
Harvest End March to early June
Wineries 10
Website www.visitmorningtonpeninsula.org
Principle Grape Varieties Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Shiraz
Vintage Ratings
1996
5
AVERAGE
7
VERY GOOD
1997
10
OUTSTANDING
8
GREAT
1998
9
EXCELLENT
9
EXCELLENT
1999
7
VERY GOOD
7
VERY GOOD
2000
9
EXCELLENT
8
GREAT
2001
8
GREAT
8
GREAT
2002
8
GREAT
9
EXCELLENT
2003
9
EXCELLENT
8
GREAT
2004
10
OUTSTANDING
10
OUTSTANDING
2005
9
EXCELLENT
7
VERY GOOD
2006
9
EXCELLENT
8
GREAT
2007
9
EXCELLENT
8
GREAT
2008
9
EXCELLENT
8
GREAT
2009
9
EXCELLENT
9
EXCELLENT
2010
10
OUTSTANDING
9
EXCELLENT
2011
N/A
No Data
N/A
No Data
2012
N/A
No Data
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No Data

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Mornington Peninsula Wineries

Mornington Peninsula Wine Region

Bailleau Vineyard was established in 1999 by Charlie and Samantha Baillieau on their 64 hectare property "Bulldog Run". The name Bulldog Run originates from the Bulldog Creek, a small perennial creek that winds its way through ...

Mornington Peninsula Wine Region

To say Kathleen Quealy is passionate about her wines would be an understatement! This pocket rocket of a woman puts her heart and soul into everything she does, and has a no nonsense attitude she carries through to her business...

Mornington Peninsula Wine Region

Mornington Peninsula Wine Region

The Darley Arabian (pictured on the front label), purchased by Thomas Darley in Aleppo, Syriah and shipped back to England, began stud duties in 1704. Ninety-five percent of all thoroughbred racehorses today trace back to this ...

Mornington Peninsula Wine Region

Dromana Estate was one of the first commercial wineries in the Mornington Peninsula region. Established in 1982 by the renowned Garry Crittenden, Dromana Estate played a strong role in forging the reputation of the area. Garry ...

Mornington Peninsula Wine Region

Mornington Peninsula Wine Region

Hickinbotham Location and History The Hickinbotham Family have been at the forefront of Australian wine production for three generations dating back to the early 1920s when grandfather ‘Hick’ initiated Australia’s first scient...

Mornington Peninsula Wine Region

Kooyong means 'where the wild fowl gather' and was so named as the property neighbours Devilbend Reserve, a home for many local waterbirds. The Kooyong vineyard itself was first established in 1995, with some 30 hectares plant...

Mornington Peninsula Wine Region

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