Mornington Peninsula Wine Region 

The Mornington Peninsula lies within the Port Phillip Zone just an hour south from Melbourne. The wine region takes in the whole peninsula starting at Mt Eliza just below Frankston. With its distinct maritime climate, the Mornington Penninsula produces a vast array of quality wines.

This is a modern wine region. There was a hint of viticulture in the late 1800's and then in the 1950's but it wasn't until Baillieu Myer of Myer stores planted vines in the early 1970's, did the region kick off as a commercial wine producer. Many vineyards and wineries followed, most of them small, producing boutique wines and tapping into the tourism market with cellar doors and fine restaurants. Events include the Winter Wine Weekend in June.

The region has a history agricultural production supplying the Melbourne markets with fruit, berries, vegetables and herbs. It is also an important recreation and tourist area mainly servicing the Melbourne population who flock to the area on weekends and holidays.

The region's reputation is building around Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The red volcanic soils also grow a fine Shiraz. Also promise has been shown with the lesser known varieties of Viogner and Pinot Gris.