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Main Ridge Wine District
Main Ridge is a rural service centre located south of and inland from Rosebud. The district is
formed from the western ridge of Arthurs Seat and the southern hinterland areas inland from the
coast. A market also operates on the third Saturday of every month which showcases the
local food and wine. The southern part of the locality, alongside Main Creek, is Greens Bush,
which is part of the Mornington Peninsula National Park and offers wonderful
bushwalking and camping, and has a large diversity of wildlife.
The rolling hills are dotted with vineyards and olive groves.
Enjoy a cheese platter and other diary prodcuts at Red Hill Cheeses, boutique
beers at Red Hill Brewery and lovely fresh-baked bread at Red Hill Bakery.
Dine at one of the many winery restaurants in the area such as Vines of Red
Hill, Max's at Red Hill Estate, 10 Minutes by Tractor and at the Montalto Vineyard and Olive Grove.
Local attractions and events include: # Stonier Wines # Lindenderry at Red Hill #
Harvest to Table Festival and the Red Hill Long Lunch held in March # Winter Wine Weekend
held in June # Scarecrow Festival held in October # Pinot Week in October # Red Hill
Community Market held on the first Saturday of each month (from September to May).
The Mornington Penisula Wine Region includes thirteen districts :
Boneo ;
Arthurs Seat ;
Dromana ;
Red Hill ;
Shoreham ;
Merricks ;
Foxeys ;
Balnarring ;
Tuerong ;
Main Ridge ;
Moorooduc ;
Mt Eliza ;
Stanleys.
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Wineries
Maritime Estate, VIC Tucks Road, Main Ridge, VIC 3928
This modest cellar door is a bit off the beaten track, but well worth the visit. The driveway hides among the tall trees and descends to a leafy little clearing that smells fragrantly of pine and eucalypt. The secluded vineyard that stretches before the cellar door down to Stoney Creek, is a source of excellent Chardonnay and Pinot Noir made in the best Peninsula style. The Maritime Estate, establ...
Poplar Bend, VIC 465 Main Creek Road, Main Ridge VIC
Poplar Bend Winery resides in a classic woodland glade, surrounded by century-old trees, on Main Creek Road, Main Ridge. The vineyard was established in 1987 by celebrity journalist and wine critic, Keith Dunstan. For 30 years Keith terrorised vignerons through his assessment of their wines within the pages of the Melbourne Sun Herald. The winery is one of the smallest producers on the Mornington ...
Sunny Ridge, VIC Cnr Flinders Road and Shands Rd, MAIN RIDGE VIC 3928
Berries and fruits of all kinds are available at Sunny Ridge and you can pick your own strawberries if you want. The centrepiece is a large shop that sells a wide variety of delicious fruit, jams, chutneys and special ice-creams. There`s wine too, Pinot Grigio and Pinot Noir, and a fascinating range of fruit wines and liqueurs. Strawberries are the main ingredient in these fragrant drops, which ra...
T`Gallant, VIC 1385 Mornington Flinders Road, Main Ridge, Vic 3928
After a year-long hiatus and an impressive six-month refurbishment, experience the flavours of Italy amidst the picturesque vineyards of Mornington Peninsula at T'Gallant Vineyard. Indulge in our wines, handcrafted with expertise, while savouring authentic Italian cuisine made from the finest local ingredients. Our recently reopened vineyard and restaurant offers a delightful blend of rustic charm & contemporary elegance, creating the perfect setting for a memorable dining experience.