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13 pin-worthy · 3 iconic

Iconic and outstanding houses in Mornington Peninsula.

Region DNA

The character of Mornington Peninsula

Based on 445 wines with structural data

Style profile

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Diverse

Broad range with a recognisable character

Mornington Peninsula
Country avg

FEM score distribution

90+ Elite
13
80–89 Great
49
70–79 Good
12
<70 Other
5

Based on 79 rated wineries in this region

Flavor territory

Red fruitTree fruitOakCitrus fruitBlack fruit

Most frequent primary flavor groups

Style breakdown

Australian Pinot Noir
278
Australian Chardonnay
161
Australian Pinot Gris
99
Australian Victoria Shiraz
76
Australian Victoria Sparkling
51
Australian Rosé
32
Australian Sauvignon Blanc
29
Australian Pinot Noir Rosé
22

Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count

Top grape varieties

Pinot Noir336Chardonnay190Shiraz/Syrah110Pinot Gris88Cabernet Sauvignon42Sauvignon Blanc40Pinot Grigio34Merlot23Riesling21Moscato14

Varieties ranked by number of wines · Number = wine count

Most representative winery

The estate whose wines are closest to the regional average — the truest expression of Mornington Peninsula

T Gallant

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Mornington Peninsula wineries worth the stop

The 12 best critic-rated producers in Mornington Peninsula with a cellar-door address, ranked by their highest critic score. Check opening hours and book tastings ahead.

  1. 01
    Crittenden Estate

    25 Harrisons Rd, Dromana VIC 3936

    Critics' peak 95 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Enthusiast

  2. 02
    Polperro

    150 Red Hill Rd, Red Hill VIC 3937, Australia, Australia

    Critics' peak 95 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Vinous

  3. 03
    Ten Minutes by Tractor

    1333 Mornington-Flinders Rd, Main Ridge VIC 3928

    Critics' peak 94 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Enthusiast

  4. 04
    Quealy

    62 Bittern-Dromana Rd, Balnarring, Victoria 3926, Australia, Australia

    Critics' peak 94 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Vinous

  5. 05
    Paringa Estate

    44 Paringa Rd, Red Hill South VIC 3937

    Critics' peak 93 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Enthusiast

  6. 06
    Yabby Lake Vineyard

    86-112 Tuerong Rd, Tuerong VIC 3915

    Critics' peak 93 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator

  7. 07
    Circe

    161 William Road, J937, Red Hill, Australia

    Critics' peak 93 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Vinous

  8. 08
    Moorooduc

    Mornington Peninsula, VIC 3933, Australia

    Critics' peak 92 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator

  9. 09
    Kooyong

    261 Red Hill Road, 3937, Red Hill South Victoria, Australia

    Critics' peak 92 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator

  10. 10
    Ocean Eight

    271 Tucks Rd,, 3916, Shoreham VIC, Australia

    Critics' peak 91 · Decanter · Wine Spectator · Wine Enthusiast

  11. 11
    Phaedrus

    220 Mornington-Tyabb Rd, Moorooduc, AU

    Critics' peak 91 · Vinous · Vivino

  12. 12
    Avani

    98 Stanleys Rd, Red Hill, Victoria, 3937, AU

    Critics' peak 90 · Decanter · Vinous · Vivino

About Mornington Peninsula

Mornington Peninsula is a wine region in Australia, home to 176 producers tracked on Femente, 13 of them rated 90+ on the critic index. Its vineyards are led by Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Shiraz/Syrah, producing Australian Pinot Noir and Australian Chardonnay wines with notes of Red fruit, Tree fruit, and Oak.

Mornington Peninsula — good to know

What grape varieties are grown in Mornington Peninsula?
The most planted varieties in Mornington Peninsula are Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Shiraz/Syrah, and Pinot Gris, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
What wines is Mornington Peninsula known for?
Mornington Peninsula is known for Australian Pinot Noir, Australian Chardonnay, and Australian Pinot Gris wines and flavors of Red fruit, Tree fruit, and Oak.
How many wineries are in Mornington Peninsula?
Femente tracks 176 producers in Mornington Peninsula, of which 13 are rated 90+ on the critic index.
Where is Mornington Peninsula?
Mornington Peninsula is a wine region in Australia.

Mornington Peninsula

Mornington Peninsula's cool maritime climate coaxes pale, fine-boned reds and whites from steep, windswept slopes—a discipline that rewards restraint over ripeness.

Producers in Mornington Peninsula

Wineries in Mornington Peninsula

Restaurants in Mornington Peninsula

Restaurants in Mornington Peninsula