Port Phillip Estate

''In the last couple of years the source of the superb Port Phillip and Kooyong wines has grown. A magnificent new restaurant, bistro and cellar door make this an essential stop for the visitor to the region. Incomparable views across a broad panorama of rolling hills, towering trees, vineyard, Phillip Island and Westernport Bay are breathtaking, and there are both indoor and outdoor tables for diners, with a range of dining options. The Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are benchmarks, and the rich Pinot Gris is worth travelling to try. A grand establishment, very worthy of a detour.'' RALPH-KYTE POWELL

The Port Phillip Estate winery is a new Mornington Peninsula landmark. Home to Kooyong and Port Phillip Estate wines, it is a complete food and wine experience with spectacular views over vineyards to the sea. Wine tastings in the cellar door and seasonal menus in the dining room.

Established: 1987

Wine Region: Mornington Peninsula

Winemaker: Sandro Mosele. Viticulturist: Doug Wood

Owners: Dianne and Giorgio Gjergja

Cellar Door Open: 11am-5pm Daily excluding Christmas Day

Dining room open for lunch from Wednesday to Sunday and for dinner on Friday and Saturday night.

Wines: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Shiraz. All wines 100% estate grown.