Exploring Red Hill
Want to lower your food miles? Drop into
Darling Park and indulge in a "20km platter"
where all its produce is sourced within
Eldridge Estate
20 kms of this little turreted tasting room.
provide the perfect venue to unwind with a
The views of the bay at Port Phillip Estate
There are a few new releases on the tasting
glass in hand.
are spectacular, and only due to become
bench including the 2006 Pinot Noir which
more so when the much anticipated
is beautifully balanced with silky texture.
Enjoy the cool shade of the fig trees at the
landmark restaurant is completed on the site
Winemaker Judy Gifford suggests tucking a
quirky and whimsical T'Gallant where the
in 2008. If the rumour mill is to be believed
case away in the cellar as it will be gorgeous
cellar door is housed in an original apple
expect a high profile Melbourne chef at the
for many years to come. Alternatively try the
cool store. A large range of wine is available
helm! In the meantime stop by to try the
dry as a bone 2006 Rosé which is bursting
with many incarnations of the grape variety
Kooyong and Port Philip Estate ranges made
with fruit flavour. Visitors are welcome to
Pinot Gris (or Grigio) from the dry and
by Sandro Mosele.
bring a picnic to enjoy in the vineyard. The
savoury to the rich and opulent.
children's sculpture garden with sandpit
La Baracca Trattoria is open every day
Perched on the side of a green valley in
engages little ones.
for those after a leisurely lunch while the
Main Ridge is Ten Minutes by Tractor
Spuntino Bar serves lighter, more casual
who are now open for lunch from Thursday
Winemaker Michael Kyberd at Red Hill
food from the pizza oven.
to Sunday and the cellar door converts to
Estate is really proud to see the release of
a wine bar after 5pm. The award winning
his 2007 Pinot Grigio, "This year the Pinot
There is a lot to explore at Montalto
wine list has over 450 wines, as well as the
Grigio is really a standout. It has that really
Vineyard and Olive Grove with their
Tractor's, and details key producers and
signature blossomy perfume". Try it at
stunning and stylish restaurant and cellar
regions from around the globe.
the Red Hill Estate Cellar Door or with an
door. A series of events are being held over
inspired plate at Max's Restaurant.
summer including a gala evening of classical
Pier 10, on Shoreham Road, now boasts
music on the 3rd of January, Twilight Jazz on
Let Samantha and Andy at the Long Table
a fully licensed restaurant and will be open
the 6th of January, an outdoor performance
Restaurant in Red Hill look after you with
on Friday nights for dinner as well as lunch
of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night on the 3rd of
full flavored dishes matched to divine local
each weekend. Head in for Happy Hour from
February and the annual sculpture exhibition
wine. A great place to catch up with friends
5 until 7. A full menu as well as bar snacks
which has had a record number of entries
over a meal or just a glass of wine in the
are available. A new Bocce court will be
this year. The casual Piazza café will be
bar. Regular degustation dinners are held
loads of fun on warm summer nights or for
open everyday from Boxing Day.
throughout the year.
those less energetic the deck & lawns
PREMIUM WINES
GRAPES ENTIRELY ESTATE GROWN
PINOT NOIR
SHIRAZ
C H A R D O N N AY
SAUVIGNON BLANC
C E L L A R D O O R H O U R S : 1 1 A M - 5 P M W E E K E N D S A N D P U B L I C H O L I D AY S
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