Wine tasting & winery tours

Mornington Peninsula wine tasting runs from a 1-hour terroir masterclass at Main Ridge to full-day winery tours with lunch from Melbourne. The region is best known for cool-climate pinot noir and chardonnay. For coach-only winery days, see Mornington Peninsula wine tours, and for meals and other tastings see food and drinks.

Wine masterclasses and cellar door tastings at Main Ridge

The Ten Minutes by Tractor Terroir Wine Masterclass is a 1-hour session in a private tasting room at 1333 Mornington-Flinders Road, starting at 11am. You taste eight wines, six current release and two limited release, while the hosts explain how each vineyard site shapes the wine and how the winery began.

Wine tasting with hot springs and a tasting menu

The Wine & Wellness Escape is a half-day that starts with the masterclass and moves to Alba Thermal Springs & Spa, which has 22 geothermal springs. Guests need swimwear and waterproof footwear for the springs.

The Alba Thermal Springs, Wine Tasting and Gourmet Lunch is the longer version, with a guided tasting at the cellar door and a multi-course tasting menu at the restaurant.

Winery tours with lunch from Melbourne

The Winery Bus Tour takes in four wineries, with lunch and a glass of wine at one of them. The Scenic Bus Tour trades some tasting time for chocolate, morning tea and a ride on the Arthurs Seat Eagle.

The Around the Bay Food and Wine Tour pairs Bellarine wineries Scotchmans Hill and Jack Rabbit Vineyard with a beer paddle and a ferry crossing. On weekends, the Hop On Hop Off Bus Pass lets you set your own pace across four winery stops.

Yarra Valley wine days

The Yarra Valley Winery and Chocolate Tasting Tour tastes at four wineries and returns at about 4pm. It is the alternative for anyone weighing the Mornington Peninsula against the Yarra Valley for a day trip from the city.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Ten Minutes by Tractor wine masterclass?

The Ten Minutes by Tractor Terroir Wine Masterclass is a 1-hour session that starts at 11am. It covers eight wines in a private tasting room, including two limited release wines.

What age do you need to be for Mornington Peninsula wine tasting?

Guests must be over 18 for the Ten Minutes by Tractor Terroir Wine Masterclass because alcohol is served, and the provider can refuse service if it believes a guest should not be served.

Can you combine wine tasting and hot springs on the Mornington Peninsula?

Yes. The Wine & Wellness Escape pairs a 1-hour masterclass with an afternoon at Alba Thermal Springs & Spa, and the Alba Thermal Springs, Wine Tasting and Gourmet Lunch adds a multi-course tasting menu.

How many wineries do Mornington Peninsula winery tours visit?

The Winery Bus Tour visits four wineries with lunch and a glass of wine, and the Hop On Hop Off Bus Pass includes four winery stops on its timetable.

For a Mornington Peninsula wine tasting, pick the masterclass for a focused hour or a winery tour for a full-day tour with lunch. The Wine & Wellness Escape suits anyone who wants to finish in hot water.