Red Hill Estate

Great 15/20

53 Shoreham Road, Red Hill South,
Mornington Peninsula, Victoria Australia

Open 11am to 5pm, 7 days
Cards MC,V,AE

Amazing view of Western Port Bay

The Verdict

To "Cellarbrate": Large open tasting space, wonderful view upon entry and an extensive gift shop

To "Wine about": View can't really be seen from within the cellar door

How many bottles did we buy: 3

Suitable for: Couples, Groups, Overseas visitors

Visited July 2015 (weekday)

Getting There

Country

State/Province

Region

Accessibility

Australia

Victoria

Mornington Peninsula

Well sign posted, paved road, gravel driveway with a few potholes

Upon Arrival

Parking

Setting

Commercial/Boutique

Ambiance

Airconditioning/Fireplace

There is plenty of gravel parking, however the site also has a restaurant so it may get quite busy around lunchtime

This winery has the best views in the peninsula as well as beautiful lawns and a water feature on your way into the cellar door

Commercial

The tasting room seems to be situated in the old wine storage shed. It is really large with a big gift range and a roaring wood heater to keep it warm

Yes/Yes

Tasting Experience

Number of wines on tasting

Particular wines or varietals known for

Wait time

Knowledge of wines

Staff attitude

Winery Tour Offered

Tasting seating available at counter

Tasting sheet/order form provided for notes

10+

Chardonnay & Pinot Noir

No wait, even with others at the counter

Excellent knowledge of the styles and vineyards

Friendly and professional

There was one stool at the tasting bench, and there were some comfortable looking couches around the fire

Yes, tasting notes and order form

Food Offering

Yes/No

Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter

Yes

Highly rated restaurant which is situated at the top of the rise to take full advantage of the view. We have attended a wedding here and the food was beautiful

Hip Pocket

Price range of wines

Tasting Fee

Refundable on purchase?

Tour Fee

Delivery cost per dozen

Club Membership with Discounts etc

$25 - $80

Yes

N/A

$5-$15

Currently a mailing list only

Other features, facilities and offerings

Gift Shop

Toys/play area for kids

Dog friendly

By the way...

Extensive gift shop with local cheeses, deli products, wine related gifts and other ornamental type items

Beautiful views from the restaurant but they aren't really maximised by the cellar door

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