Stumpy Gully Vineyard

"Stumpy Gully is really making a lot of noise at the moment with lesser known varieties particularly the Marsanne which pops up on good wine lists all over Melbourne. The Pinot Grigio is also good. Come and enjoy the Stumpy Gully varieties in their vibrant tasting room." Stuart Gregor

''You don''t get much closer to the vines than this. The cellar door at Stumpy Gully boasts an outside deck that''s only a stone''s throw from this mature vineyard in the fertile heartland of the Mornington Peninsula. It''s a friendly, relaxed place, and wine quality benefits from the slightly warmer climes in this part of the Peninsula. Merlot is a house speciality making subtle, complex wines that are a regional rarity. Sauvignon Blanc and Marsanne, also scarce in the region, thrive here. The sharply priced second label, Panorama, is excellent value.'' RALPH KYTE-POWELL

Established: 1989

Wine Region: Mornington Peninsula

Winemakers: Wendy Zantvoort, Maitena Zantvoort and Ewan Campbell

Owners: Wendy and Frank Zantvoort

Cellar Door: Manager - Wendy Zantvoort

Open: 11am-5pm Weekends

Wines: Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Marsanne, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Dessert Style, Fortified Whites.

Price: $15.00-$25.00

Food: Light lunches available on wine festival weekends, ie Queen''s Birthday, Cup Weekend