Darling Park

''Darling Park''s driveway descends a hill to the cellar door, leaving the bustle of the main road well behind. There''s a slight, fairy-tale feel in this forest clearing. The cellar door has a pointy tower, undulating mosaic ''landscapes'' grace a little children''s area outside, and wine labels feature fantasies by leading artists. Further down, a little grassy sward by Dunn''s Creek has picnic tables, and a well-tended vineyard climbs back up the hill from the winery. Wine quality is very good, the atmosphere is magical.'' Ralph Kyte-Powell

Established: 1989

Owners: Liberman Family

Open for tasting: Every day 11am-5pm Wines: Sparklings, Pinot Gris, Pinot gris-Viognier, Viognier, Chardonnay, Rosé, Pinot Noir, Shiraz, late harvest (Cane-cut) Pinot gris.

Open for great grazing food every weekend 12 til 4.

Closed Christmas, Boxing Days and Good Friday

Wine Price: $24.00-$38.00

Food: Regional sharing platter featuring local cheeses and Peninsula produce.

Functions: Up to 50 people for cocktail functions; up to 100 for a marquee wedding.