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It’s a great time of year to head for the hills
and experience the change of season. Join a
mushroom hunt at T’GALLANT in May which
includes a mushroom feast at La Baracca or
stop by the cellar door to taste some of the
regions best Pinot Gris and Grigio and have a
quick bite at the Spuntino Bar.
Stop by the new tractor shed further along
Mornington-Flinders Road to refuel and taste
the TEN MINUTES BY TRACTOR wines.
Explore MONTALTO VINEYARD AND OLIVE
GROVE’S annual sculpture exhibition until the
end of April and vote for your favourite piece.
The walk takes in the vineyard’s gardens and
wetland area and is a great way to stretch
your legs after a hearty lunch as the landmark
restaurant. Lighter fare and fabulous coffee is
served at the Piazza on weekends which can
be enjoyed at a table amongst the rambling
vegetable garden.
Along the Main Ridge valley amid rows of
towering Cyprus, views into secret valleys
and the dramatic rusty reds of Autumn
vineyards you’ll find MYRTACEAE, MORNING
SUN VINEYARD, VIDONI ESTATE and
the new French inspired LA PETANQUE
RESTAURANT. Try the 2006 Morning Sun
Pinot Noir which won a Gold Medal at the
2007 Cool Climate Wine Show, some estate
Olive Oil at Vidoni and stop for a lazy lunch
at Petanque, where the chef’s tasting plate of
local flavours is sure to please.
Some seriously impressive Pinot Noir from
master winemakers can be found at MAIN
RIDGE ESTATE, PARINGA ESTATE and
ELDRIDGE ESTATE. Three of the regions
most lauded producers are all within a
short drive of one another in these hills.
At DARLING PARK, also on Red Hill
Road, winemaker Judy Gifford makes
fragrant and aromatic wines including
Viognier and Pinot Gris. Simple, tasty food
to share is available on weekends. Further
along is the PORT PHILIP ESTATE Cellar
Door, a range of wine is available to try
including the KOOYONG ESTATE label
made by Sandro Mosele.
On the first Saturday of each month get up
bright and early to fill your basket and try a
few local wines at the RED HILL MARKET.
Only a few doors along you will find the
picturesque LINDENDERRY AT RED HILL,
an extensive country estate which has its own
cellar door and restaurant. The Cellar Door
offers platters on weekends to accompany the
estate grown wines.
If food with a breathtaking view is what
you’re after it’s hard to go past MAX’S AT
RED HILL ESTATE with its unmatched views
across Westernport Bay. The cellar door and
restaurant is open every day and a large range
of wines are available as well as wine related
merchandise. Local produce is a key feature of
the restaurants menu and memorable events
are held throughout the year.
You'll be greeted by friendly
faces at MARITIME ESTATE
(left) where some great
examples of single site wine is
lovingly produced.
Great wine, food and fun
is to be had at PIER 10 in
Shoreham Road who are now
open Thursday to Monday for
lunch with tasty, café style
fare including the popular
$19 two course deal
(not available Sundays).
Sunday is fun day with live music and an old
fashioned Sunday roast on the menu. Best of
all Pier 10 is extremely child friendly with a kids
menu, plenty of space outdoors, toy corner
and highchairs available.
On the tasting bench try Pier 10’s three
sparklings made from Pinot Noir; Ruby, a
sparkling red, Crystal, a sparkling rosé which
also contains 25% Pinot Gris, and Pearl,
a sparkling white.
Join the friendly folk at WHINSTONE
ESTATE and celebrate long weekends and
public holidays, in ‘The Big Green Shed’, a
purpose built tasting room which are wheel
chair friendly.
Patrons are welcome to picnic under the trees
overlooking the dam. Taste single estate wines
and new releases. For more information &
bookings ph. 5989 7487
A new venture for Port Phillip Estate
is the creation of the Quartier range
of wines. The word Quartier means
neighbourhood, and the fruit for these
wines comes from neighbouring
vineyards. Initially the range has been
launched with two wines from the
2006 vintage – Arneis and Barbera.
These varieties originated in the
Piedmont region of Italy. Arneis is
an aromatic white wine with a crisp
acidity. Barbera is characterised by
intense ripe juicy berry flavours and a
crisp acidity.
KOOYONG CELLAR DOOR
Port Phillip Estate Cellar Door is the
location to taste the highly acclaimed
Kooyong wines. Currently the 2004
Kooyong Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
are available for tastings and sales.
Many other wines from the Kooyong
range are also available for sale at
cellar door.
GREAT WINES, GREAT LOCATION!
Autumn is a great time to visit
Port Phillip Estate. Beautiful mild
days and the quiet location make for
a relaxing day out.
Tucked away just off Red Hill Road,
along a picturesque driveway, you will
find the Port Phillip Estate Cellar Door.
Situated in a peaceful location with
views across the vineyard, the Cellar
Door provides a perfect place to stop,
unwind and taste Port Phillip Estate
and Kooyong wines. Experienced
Cellar Door staff will be happy to
provide tastings along with information
about the individual wines.
The Cellar Door at Port Phillip Estate is
open from 11am – 5pm weekends and
public holidays.
New Label
A t P o r t
P h i l l i p E s t a t e
MAIN RIDGE & RED HILL
Lindenderry 54
Eldridge Estate 28
Main Ridge Estate 4
Maritime Estate 19
Peridot Lake Estate 66
Ten Mins by Tractor 43
T’Gallant 7
Darling Park 15
LaPetanque 2
Montalto Vineyard 50
Paringa Estate 10
Morning Sun 57
Port Phillip 21
Red Hill Estate 5
Whinstone 37
Seaforth Estate 18
Vidoni Estate 16
Pier 10 55
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PREMIUM WINES GRAPES ENTIRELY ESTATE GROWN
PINOT NOIR SHIRAZ CHARDONNAY SAUVIGNON BLANC
CELLAR DOOR HOURS: 11AM-5PM WEEKENDS AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
T 613 5989 2708 F 613 5989 3017
E sales@portphillip.net W www.portphillip.net
261 RED HILL ROAD, RED HILL VICTORIA MELWAY 191 G2
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• AC C R ED ITE D TOURIS M BU S INE S S •
AU STRAL IA
At Montalto Vineyard and Olive Grove they
are focussed 100% on the experience for
every visitor.
The Mitchell family believes passionately
in the concept of Estate to Plate. The
property’s estate grapes, olives, herbs,
vegetables, berries and fruit all find their
way into a wine bottle, extra virgin olive
oil and onto the plate in the restaurant,
piazza or picnic hamper. The experience
of consumption ‘at the source’ Montalto
considers vital to full enjoyment and the
complete regional food and wine experience.
The visitor’s experience is further enhanced
by a walking trail through the spectacular
property taking in the
sculpture collection,
avenues of mature olive
trees, extensive wetlands
and bird laden waterways.
Even a rose garden and
orchard will be discovered.
A choice of dining options
is available to suit your needs and fit the
occasion.
Restaurant Montalto offers produce driven
a la carte dining for lunch every day, Friday
and Saturday all year.
The Piazza offers fresh but simple food
such as vegetarian piazza, a dips platter
or salad drawing from the garden. Open
weekends and public holidays year round.
Fully catered private picnics are an iconic
experience at Montalto. Available from
November to May. Minimum 48 hours
advance booking required.Montalto strives to
offer every visitor a memorable experience.
Family and staff extend a welcome to all.
The Complete Regional
Food and Wine Experience
Not far down the road is the cellar door LINDENDERRY AT
RED HILL. Lindenderry is set amongst vast gardens and
incorporates accommodation, function space and the Linden
Tree Restaurant. Cellar door is open every weekend and
specialises in Pinot Noir and Chardonnay sourced from the
estate vineyard. Antipasta and cheese platters are available.
Want to try one of
the Peninsula’s quiet
achievers? DARLING
PARK on Red Hill Road
has a fabulous Syrah (or
Shiraz) available. Shiraz is
often overlooked on the
Peninsula but this wine
is worth seeking out. As
is Darling Parks very first
Pinot Gris, the 2006 as
well as the 2005 Mad
Hatter Sparkling Rosé and
a red Sparkling Pinot Noir.
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MARITIME ESTATE
WINE TASTING & CELLAR DOOR SALES OPEN
EVERY WEEKEND AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 11AM - 5PM
EVERY DAY - 27TH DECEMBER TO 28TH JANUARY 2007
65 TUCKS ROAD, RED HILL
Mel Ref. 190 E9 Ph. (03) 5989 2735 Ph/Fax (03) 9848 2926
GREAT WINES • GREAT VIEWS • GREAT RECEPTION
Maritime Estate is a highly regarded producer of single site Estate
grown Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Rosé. Low yields,
good canopy management, quality contract winemakers and absolute
attention to detail have produced some outstanding wines.
2004 PINOT NOIR - Gold and Trophy for the best 2004 Pinot Noir at
Concours des Vins du Victoria (French/Aust comp) Halliday ..................
2003 CHARDONNAY - Silver Medal at
Les Concours des Vins du Victoria
Halliday .................. (95points)
2004 CHARDONNAY
Bronze Medal at Royal Melbourne Show
Halliday ....................
2005 PINOT GRIS - A medal winner
Halliday ................
2005 PINOT ROSÉ - a stylish, dry,savoury wine
2005 CHARDONNAY Gold Medal at Royal
Melbourne Show (released mid 07)
Local and seasonal food
Whinstone Estate 295 Dunns Creek Road
Mel 161 G11 Ph 5989 7487
7th Nov 2006 11am till 4pm
Melbourne Cup Day
Free wine tastings
The League of Gentlemen
www.whinstone.com.au
Open Long Weekends,
Public Holidays
and by Appointment
Free tastings of unique
single vineyard wines
including latest releases.
Picnic on the grass
overlooking the
dam and vineyard.
AT RED HILL
www.lindenderry.com.au
Lindenderry at Red Hill 142 Arthurs Seat Rd Red Hill Vic 3937
Tel: 5989 2933 Fax: 5989 2936 Email: info@lindenderry.com.au
www.lindenderry.com.au
- First Class Accommodation
- Masterclasses • Cellar Door
- Wine Tasting & Sales • Conferences
- Weddings • The Linden Tree Restaurant
The Perfect Present...
Gift vouchers for
wine, restaurant,
accommodation
and day spa.
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284 MAIN CREEK ROAD, MAIN RIDGE, VIC 3928 (MEL 171 K8)
www.peridotle.com.au
bookings call 5989 6688
Fabulous Greek/Mediterranean Cuisine
D i n n e r - F r i & S a t L u n c h - F r i , S a t & S u n
NOW
FULLY
LICENSED
GREAT NEW SEASONAL MENU
A Family Aff a i r A t P i e r 1 0
There is a new face at
Pier 10! Owner Eric Baker
has finally coaxed his
son Stuart to come and
work in the restaurant.
Several years of fine dining
experience behind him
Stuart is hoping to fine
tune the Pier 10 experience
to make it even better!
Expanding on the family
involvement Sue McKenzie said
“My son Paul is a well known
face every week end and
younger son Jordan on busy
holiday weekends.
We have looked forward to
having the boys involved. Eric’s
youngest, Scott, is a builder and
we can always find work for him”
The ever smiling Jenny is still
there to look after you alongside
Stuart, Sue will be organizing
weddings and functions, tastings
& all the behind the scenes work.
Eric is now assistant winemaker,
so they are all hands on.
Vintage hasn’t given the team
much time to breathe after the
very busy summer, coming so
early this year.
They are already plunging and
checking the new wines and are
very excited with expectations of
exquisite wine from 2007.
Head chef Mick, along with
Shaun & Tristan is doing a
fabulous job with a $19.00, 2
course lunch ( except Sun.) and
the sensational a la carte menu.
New Autumn menu soon we
hear! Look out for their very
popular Mother’s Day celebration,
stunning menu and live music
with Jay McLean. Be Quick it is
always a sellout!
Winter Wine Weekend is looming
and at Pier 10 they have exciting
plans including a Sparkling wine
& Oyster bar, slow food menu
and live music all weekend.
Busy, but always fun at Pier 10!
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The newest vineyard, winery, cellar door
to open in Main Ridge, Vidoni Estate have
actually been established since 1997 but
are only opened to the general public last
Summer. Their wines have won numerous
national and international awards over the
years and include Pinot Noir, Pinot Rose,
Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Merlot and Shiraz.
The vineyard is a family run affair on an
international level. Son, Matt Vidoni, is a
very successful distributor for the Vidoni wine
in America. Take in the amazing valley and
vineyard views as you sit back and enjoy a
glass in their wine garden.
At Vidoni they also grow, harvest and
bottle table olives which are available
through the cellar door.
Ta k e i n t h e View
at Vi d o n i
PERIDOT LAKE ESTATE in Main Ridge
has established itself as one of the best
Greek restaurants on the Peninsula,
with fresh atlantic salmon and trout on
the menu from their own spring fed lake
and a delicious array of beautiful Greek
& Mediterranean dishes. The food is
fantastic, the service is more than friendly,
& the decor is an eclectic mix of fun, funky
& fabulous.
Head to ELDRIDGE ESTATE to taste their
2005 Gamay, one of the estate’s most
popular wines it is similar in weight, and
flavour, to Pinot Noir but a little spicier.
Eldridge’s 2006 Sauvignon Blanc has also
been recently released and winemaker
David Lloyd thinks it may just be the
best Sauvignon Blanc he has ever
produced which shows classic green
pepper flavours with a little tropical fruit
and a savoury dry finish.
The much anticipated 2005 “Clone 96”
Chardonnay was released in late January
and continues the estates exploration of
single clone wines. Eldridge’s cellar door
is open every day. Wine by the glass is
available to enjoy with a cheese platter on
their picturesque deck.
At MAIN RIDGE ESTATE the winery is
open daily and visitors are able to taste
four vintages of the highly acclaimed estate
Chardonnay, Acre Pinot Noir and Half
Acre Pinot Noir. Sunday Tasting Plates are
designed with flavours to perfectly partner
the very special wines from the Peninsula's
original winery.
Single vineyard, hand-crafted excellence
Premium wine tasting, Wine by the glass,
Cheese platters on the deck
WONDERFUL WINES
& A BEAUTIFUL VIEW
New releases for Queens Birthday Weekend:
2005 Chardonnay • 2005 MV6 Pinot Noir • 2005 Pinot Noir
OPEN 7 DAYS
Weekends - 11am - 5pm, Weekdays - 12pm - 4pm
T: 03 5989 2644 www.eldridge-estate.com.au
120 Arthurs Seat Rd, Red Hill (Melways 190 K4,500m past Showgrounds)
MAIN RIDGE ESTATE
CELLAR DOOR OPEN DAILY 12-4pm 12-5pm weekends
SUNDAY - Wine tasting platter. Two course lunch by arrangement
80 WILLIAM RD RED HILL (MEL REF 190C4) 5989 2686
www.mre.com.au mrestate@mre.com.au
. . . the Peninsula’s First Winery . . . est 1975
FOR THOSE WHO KNOW
I'd give
my right arm
for a Pinot.
"
"
' James Halliday 5 star winery '
' Stunning Red Hill vineyard '
' Delicious wines &
regional platters'
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La Petanque Restaurant, nestled
amongst vineyards, olive groves
and rose gardens, is one of
the newest additions to the
growing number of fine
dining restaurants to come
to the Peninsula.
The owner, Philippe
Marquet, comes to Main
Ridge from Montalto
Restaurant in Red Hill
and previously of Albert
Street Restaurant in
Mornington.
This is the first
restaurant that Philippe
can call his own,
although he is by no
means a newcomer
to the industry. The son of a
Parisian boulanger, his passion
for food began when just a boy,
helping his dad make pastries.
Philippe moved on to Florida
at the age of 21 to work as
a waiter in Paul Bocuse’s
French restaurant in Disney
World. After returning to Paris,
he worked as Maitre’d at
some of the best restaurants
in France, including Lasserre,
Les Ambassadeurs at Hotel de
Crillon & Le Pavillon Ledoyen
in Paris. He then moved down
to the South of France to La
Mirande in Avignon & Les
Bories in Gordes.
Keith Boulton previously second
chef at Montalto has taken the
position of Chef de cuisine.
Together they are succeeding
to bring a taste of the South of
France to the Peninsula.
Keith Bouton’s cuisine is inspired
from the Provence, utilising
local produce, olive oil and
estate garden vegetables and
herbs. The ever changing menu
features simple, flavoursome
dishes; slow cooked honey
glazed pork belly with du Puy
lentils and raspberry vinaigrette,
seared scallops with Jerusalem
artichoke velouté with truffle oil,
Flinders Island lamb rump with
pissaladière, garden vegetables
and rosemary pesto, thyme
parfait with Guanaja Valrhona
chocolate ganache.
Philippe & his friendly
professional staff are intent
on making you feel at home.
You can even have a game of
Petanque if you wish, as they
have a casual playing pitch
with boules at the side of the
restaurant for your amusement.
Philippe’s passion for food and
wine is obvious once you start
chatting. He and his Australian
wife Judy are always happy to
share their passion for the South
of France with their customers.
New to the Peninsula…
L a P é t a n q u e R e s t a u r a n t
Thyme Parfait with “Guanaja”
Valrhona Chocolate Ganache
CHOCOLATE GANACHE...
Ingredients
• 100g of bitter chocolate of high quality -
Valrhona “Guanaja”
( 70% Cocoa)
• 100 ml of
thickened cream
• 50 ml brandy
(optional)
Directions
- Chop bitter chocolate
- Boil cream and stir
into chocolate
3. Combine and add
brandy
PARFAIT...
Ingredients
- 250 ml egg white • 500g sugar
- 400 ml thickened cream • 1 vanilla pod
- 100 g finely chopped fresh thyme leaves • 250 ml of water
Directions
- Scrape the seeds from the vanilla pod
- Whip the cream until firm
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4. Whip the egg white until firm & glossy
5. Combine egg white and sugar mixture by pouring
in a thin stream, whipping continuously
6. The meringue is now set
7. Fold the meringue into the whipped cream with the
finely chopped thyme leaves
8. Pour into moulds and keep in the freezer for 6 hours.
PRESENTATION...
1. Turn the parfait out of mould
and cover with good quality cocoa powder
2. Pour warm ganache into the centre of the plate
3. Place the parfait on top of the ganache
Compliments of La Pétanque.... Bon appétit!
South of
France Cuisine
La Pétanque R E S T A U R A N T
OPEN
WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY
EXTENDED HOURS ON LONG WEEKENDS
AND SUMMER HOLIDAYS
BOOKINGS: 5931 0155
1208 MORNINGTON FLINDERS RD
MAIN RIDGE MEL:190 D8
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winery & restaurant
Opening Hours
Restaurant Lunch - Wed to Sun
Dinner - Fri and Sat
44 Paringa Road • Red Hill South
winery - 5989 2669 restaurant - 5931 0136
fax - 5931 0135 email - info@paringaestate.com.au
www.paringaestate.com.au
WINNER BEST BRASSERIE
Telstra Country Wide Golden Plate Awards
EXPERIENCE
AWARD WINNING WINES
IN OUR
AWARD WINNING RESTAURANT
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Set in 27 acres of gardens, vineyard
and natural bushland with views
across the rolling landscape to
Arthur’s seat, Sea Winds Vineyard
cottage offers wine loving couples
the chance to relax and enjoy
the numerous attractions of the
Mornington Peninsula Hinterland
including, wineries, restaurants,
galleries, beaches and golf courses.
- Fully self contained (breakfast provisions provided)
- 2 bedroom (2 x Queen), 2 bathroom
- Large north facing verandah with gas BBQ and Weber - the perfect location to
relax and enjoy the view
- Luxury surround sound system with CD / TV / DVD
- Separate dining and living areas with fully equipped laundry and kitchen
- Cosy wood fire, books and games • All linen supplied
- Complimentary bottle of Mornington Peninsula wine
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Paringa
Estate's
Local Black Fig,
Baby Bean,
Blue Cheese &
Proscuitto Salad
INGREDIENTS
1ea fig cut into six pieces
30g good quality blue cheese
20g green beans blanched
20g shaved proscuitto
20g wild organic rocket
honey
balsamic vingarette
cracked black pepper
extra virgin olive oil
METHOD - Mix ingredients together gently and arrange carefully
onto a plate finish with a swirl of honey and extra virgin olive oil
and cracked pepper.
Paringa Estate’s talented young Chef Chad Aldred
has designed his menu taking inspiration from the
Peninsula’s magnificent wine region environment
with abundant local fresh produce available.
Dining at Paringa is a delight, all year round.
Heres a great dish for you to try at home,
courtesy of Chad.
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WINNER
2007 International Cool Climate Wine Show
Trophy - Best Pinot Noir (2005 Reserve Pinot Noir)
2006 Royal Sydney Wine Show
6 Trophies (2004 Estate Shiraz) - including Best Wine of Show
2006 Victorian Wine Show
Trophy - Best Pinot Noir (2005 Reserve Pinot Noir)
2005 Winewise Small Vignerons Awards Trophy
Best Pinot Noir (2004 Estate Pinot Noir)
Best Shiraz (2004 Estate Shiraz)
winery & restaurant
44 Paringa Road • Red Hill South
winery - 5989 2669 restaurant - 5931 0136
fax - 5931 0135 email - info@paringaestate.com.au
www.paringaestate.com.au
Opening Hours
Cellar Door
Every day
11am-5pm
Australian Winery
of the Year
James Halliday - Australian Wine Companion 2007 Edition
L o o k i n g f o r a L i t t l e L u x u r y ?
Seawinds Vineyard Cottage is set in 27 acres of gardens, natural
bushland and a 6 acre working vineyard growing sauvignon
blanc, chardonnay and pinot noir grapes for local wineries with
beautiful rural views from the north facing verandah over the
rolling landscape to Arthur's seat.
This private, spacious and fully self contained 2 bedroom, 2
bathroom cottage includes all linen and a fully equipped kitchen.
A selection of books and games and a luxury surround sound
system with CD/DVD/TV will keep you entertained or why not
enjoy your complimentary bottle of Mornington Peninsula wine
and cheese on the verandah overlooking the vines. Seawinds
Vineyard Cottage will suit wine loving couples looking for a little
luxury and a lot of relaxation.
Discover one of the newest Cellar
doors to open on the Mornington
Peninsula - Morning Sun Estate.
Mario and Claudia Toniolo are proud
to welcome you to their Italian
inspired cellar door that is sure to
become a popular stopping point
for visitors and locals alike. With
an array of award winning wines
available for tasting and a newly
released extra virgin olive oil made
from the estates own olive grove now available as well, visitors can
soak up the beautiful country ambience while enjoying a glass of
Estate wine on their sun drenched terrace.
Open weekends & public holidays 10am-5pm or by appointment
I t a l i a n I n s p i r a t i o n
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Beer Appre c i a t i o n i n t h e
Heart of Wine Country!
The fabulous Red Hill Brewery has introduced ‘Hop Heads Beer
Appreciation Sessions’ on the first Sunday of the month. With a
different theme each month, the one hour session hosted by the
head brewer includes a brewery tour, tasting of Red Hill Beers
against a range of other rare microbrewed & imported examples plus
discussion & tank tastings. Each session includes a beer tasting of
all their beers and a brewery tour. Mmmm Sunday 1st April – Wheat
Beers Sunday 6th May – English Ales. Cost $25pp Bookings
Essential 5989 2959 or email info@redhillbrewery.com.au
SEXY NEW BLONDE AT THE RED HILL BREWERY
Their newest stunning ale is a classic Belgian beauty. Pale, spicy and
aromatic with a rich mouthfeel. At 6.5% this Blonde will really warm
you up. Special Belgian dishes feature throughout April to partner this
spicy Blonde such as, mussel platters, pots of local mussels and pork
belly marinated in the Blonde Beauty.Only at the Brewery, only on tap.
The team at Max Restaurant are proud to be awarded the
prestigious accolade of “Best Wine Tourism Restaurant for 2007”
along side with the Golden Plate nominee “Best Restaurant” with
the judgers comments “Great service, informative, precise, non
deferential as would be expected of a venue with such pedigree and
heritage” and “A wonderful meal, expert kitchen work on great fresh
local produce. No pretence. Viva Max”
RED HILL ESTATE - Recently received five stars in the James
Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2007 stating Red Hill Estates
2004 Chardonnay is “intense and very stylish” rating 96/100.
Max's at
Red Hill
Estate
enjoys an
enviable position as the pioneer
of winery restaurants on the
Mornington Peninsula, with the
added draw card of a premier
scenic location.
Red Hill Estate's 'winery
restaurant' was opened to the
public in 1993 with the offering
of light snacks to accompany
wine tasting. This proved
popular but not sufficient for
the tourist population that the
Peninsula was beginning to
attract, so in 1994 a 100 seat
restaurant extension was built
to complement the winery and
surroundings.
Max Paganoni (pictured above)
took over the running of the
restaurant giving it an identity
and naming it 'Max's at Red Hill
Estate', with a vision of building
a tourism focused business
based on a commitment to
providing innovative quality fare
that would complement the
Red Hill Estate wines, local
seasonal produce and the
beautiful surrounds.
Thus began the first winery
restaurant (and still one of the
leading winery restaurants) on
the Mornington Peninsula.
Max's commitment to quality
also extends to his staff, many
of whom have been with him
from the start.
Attracting national and
international visitors almost daily,
13 years from when his vision
began, Max is now enjoying
the fruits of his labour. It is not
uncommon to see visitors from
interstate, United States, Europe
and Asia dining in the restaurant,
along with frequent enquiries
from people living abroad
wishing to make the journey to
get married at Max's.
With commitment to service,
a total food and wine
experience and some of the
most spectacular views on the
Mornington Peninsula, Max's
at Red Hill Estate is a journey
worth taking.
T'Gallant's cellar door, tasting & educational area is
sited in the original apple cool store. It is a rustic,
ambient area for visitors and T'Gallant's diverse
range of premium wines & imaginative packaging
to match is showcased on their wall of wine.
Visitors can taste Australia's benchmark Pinot
Grigio and 'Tribute' Pinot Gris amongst a range
of premium, award winning Mornington Peninsula
wines. Their Peninsula Pinot Noirs are understated
and sensual, relying on excellence in both the
vineyard & the winery
La Baracca Trattoria embodies the delightfully
chic Rustica feel of all of T'Gallant. The menu
is Italian farmhouse cuisine using seasonal Victorian produce. The
northern wall is flanked by a fig grove planted by Italian pioneers
in the 1930s & the established gardens include artichokes, herb
gardens, kitchen garden, structures, & seasonal flowers.
An extensive calendar of events includes 'the mushroom forager's
hunt', Italian regional lunches, plus Italian opera & cabaret evenings.
Open for lunch 7 days a week the menu ranges from a simple Pizza
or Pasta to A La Carte. on 03 5989 6565 or email 7 days a week.
T’Gallant Cellar Door and La Baracca Trattoria ensure an enchanting
winery and tourism experience
1385 Mornington Flinders Rd Main Ridge Ph. 5989 6565
T h e F i r s t
Winery Restaurant
R u s t i c a a t T ’ G a l l a n t
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When Andrew & Samantha first established The Long
Table Restaurant three years ago their vision was to
create a unique dining experience that offered not only
fantastic food but an ambience that reflected their own
personalities and their passion for wine, food and art.
he antique school tables, velvet covered bentwood chairs
& church pews are all part of the whimsical décor as are
the beautiful ink & watercolour paintings on the walls of
brassicas, sardines & asparagus. With open fireplaces,
orchard views, outdoor bocce court & alfresco dining in
the warmer months you could almost be mistaken for
being in provincial Europe.
The Long Table Bar & Dining Room, located in the
heart of Red Hill, offer visitors an experience that is
quintessentially Mornington Peninsula. Open for dinner
and private functions the emphasis is on regional tastes
& local produce in a relaxed rural setting. Andrew &
Samantha, draw inspiration for their seasonal menus from
the diverse array of local produce that comes through the
kitchen door daily. The impressive wine list showcases
their passion for local and international wines, offering an
eclectic mix of varietals and vintages that complements
the European inspired food.
The Long Table is open for a la carte dinner Wednesday-
Sunday with extended trading during the summer months
and private functions by arrangement. The wine bar &
lounge area also offers wines by the glass, cocktails, light
meals, cheese platters & coffee from 4pm until late.
BYO wine on Sundays (excluding long weekends) $5.00
corkage per bottle.
Discover the Secre t . . .
The long awaited
new cellar door and
restaurant for Ten
Minutes By Tractor
is now open at Main
Ridge (about two
minutes by tractor from
the old site!).
The new cellar door
offers a comfortable and relaxed
environment to taste and learn about
their wines, vineyards & winemaking.
The restaurant provides an extra
dimension for customers to further
extend the tasting experience with
a wide range of superb dishes to
share, match and enjoy with your
favourite wines.
A wide range of premium wine is also
available to enjoy in the restaurant
and wine bar including over 200
wines with an extensive range of
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris
and a limited number of other
cool climate varieties from the
Mornington Peninsula, Australia and
around the world.
This highly innovative list is designed
so that you can explore the best
wines of the same variety made in
different styles from different regions,
producers and vineyards from around
the world. This provides
an opportunity to further taste,
learn and enjoy the incredible
diversity of styles and quality of
varieties made in only a very small
number of special climates
around the world.
At the new Tractor Wine Bar
& Restaurant the menu of
entrée sized dishes, is based
on the timeless Mediterranean
tradition of sharing – whether
it’s Spanish (tapas), provincial
and regional French (hors
d`oeuvre / charcuterie),
Italian (antipasto), eastern
Mediterranean (mezze), or
any of the other variations
– the theme of friends, freedom
to explore diverse flavours, no
rules, have a little of everything,
involvement and different food with
different wine, are the keys to the
Ten Minutes By Tractor experience.
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SPECIAL EVENTS AT LONG TABLE
Wednesday Dinner Special: $30.00 two course set
menu including a glass of wine (Available every week
excluding Boxing Day to Australia Day)
Easter Long Weekend, 6th- 9th April 2007: Open every
night for dinner over the Easter long weekend including
Good Friday & Easter Monday. Bookings essential.
Mother’s Day Sunday 13th May 2007: Treat yourself
and your mum to a fantastic meal at the Long Table
Restaurant. Bookings available for lunch or dinner.
Ph: (03) 5989 2326
P E N I N S U L A W I N E C O U N T R Y Peninsula Visitor . . . Autumn 2007 90
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