Melbourne/Mornington: Ancient Wine-Making & Cellar Doors
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Explore exclusive Peninsula winery cellar doors and ancient winemaking techniques in this curated wine discovery tour with lunch, off the beaten track. Pickups from Melbourne or Mornington Peninsula.
Highlights
- Access exclusive Mornington Peninsula venues - including Trofeo Estate
- Experience ancient 6,000-year-old amphora winemaking at a historic dairy
- Discover Australia's only pickleball court at a working vineyard estate
- Experience the authentic farm-to-table Green Olive Estate with gourmet platters
- Enjoy dual departure convenience from Melbourne city or Peninsula accomodation
Description
Begin your day with a scenic drive through Victoria's premier cool-climate Peninsula wine country, passing historic townships, coastal vistas, and boutique vineyard landscapes. Travel via scenic Peninsula Link and Red Hill routes with commentary about the region's unique maritime climate, volcanic soils, and pioneering winemaking families.
Stop at Arthur's Seat Lookout for a guided 100-meter walk to stunning views across Port Phillip Bay back to Melbourne. This spectacular scenic location provides perfect photo opportunities and panoramic coastal vistas with local commentary about the region's geography and history.
Next, head to Green Olive Estate, an authentic working vineyard and olive farm where traditional agriculture meets premium wine production. Enjoy a customized wine paddle tasting, with an optional upgrade to individual gourmet grazing boards featuring estate-grown fresh ingredients. This unique venue offers genuine farm-to-table hospitality in a relaxed, open-air setting surrounded by active vineyard and olive groves, creating an authentic agricultural experience unavailable at commercial wineries.
Continue to 10 Minutes by Tractor, a renowned Peninsula winery, for guided premium wine tastings. Experience elegant tastings of acclaimed Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in a sophisticated cellar door setting known for exceptional cool-climate wines.
Then, uncover ancient 6,000-year-old Georgian winemaking techniques using traditional terracotta amphora vessels at Trofeo Estate. Experience guided wine tastings of amphora-aged wines in a welcoming restored 1930s dairy setting, learning about this historic fermentation method that predates modern barrel aging. This authentic terracotta aging process creates distinctive wine characteristics unavailable through conventional winemaking methods.
Conclude your Peninsula journey at Pt Leo Estate, a renowned sculpture park featuring contemporary artworks set against spectacular bay views. Enjoy time to relax and unwind while wandering the sculpture park or indulge in another wine tasting with stunning coastal vistas as your backdrop.
Complete your Peninsula food and wine journey with comfortable return transport. Flexible drop-off accommodates both Melbourne city locations and Mornington Peninsula accommodations (on request) for a hassle-free end of the day.
Includes
All premium wine tastings at 10 Minutes by Tractor and Trofeo Estate
Wine paddle tasting at Green Olive Estate
Grazing board lunch made with local produce at Green Olive Estate
Guided 100m walk at Arthur's Seat Lookout with spectacular outlook
Time to relax at Pt Leo Estate sculpture park
Engaging local guide with passion for wine
Comfortable lux midi coach with WiFi, charging ports, and guaranteed window seat for each booking
Complimentary barista-made coffee at Melbourne departure
Important Information
- Pickup available from Melbourne city central and Mornington Peninsula locations
Complimentary barista-made coffee for Melbourne departures
Flexible drop-off accommodates both Melbourne city central and Mornington Peninsula accommodations
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund