Wines are all top-notch (and some a massive bargain considering the quality!), situated in a…read morebeautiful property, with warm and friendly cellar door staff (shout out to Jason - knows his stuff and is up for a chat!). They do lunches and dinners there too, but book out especially in nice weather, so plan ahead.

First stop as part of our winery tour and what a great place to be. Lovely wines our favourite…read morebeing the Rose and Sparkling Pinot enjoyed a glass of Rose outdoors within the outdoor area which provided some great views of their lovely garden and winery. Was peaceful and perfect. Our hostess was nice and provided us with great service and was accomodating. Would revisit for lunch to enjoy the beautiful views

Our visit to Yabby Lake was a swift one. We had high tailed it out of Melbourne on a late Thursday…read moreafternoon with the hope of getting to a couple of vineyards before the 5pm close. Yabby Lake, being one of the closest Mornington vineyards to Melbourne with a great reputation for Chardonnay was therefor on our list and I'm glad we made the effort. It was a quick visit, but a delicious one. We settled on some bottles of the Single Vineyard Chardonnay and I had to be retrained from buying the museum release Magnums they had on display. The Red Claw range, at half the price were also a good buy but we were specifically in the market for special bottles we could put away so skipped them this time. The views here are lovely and I hope to return for cheese platters and wine overlooking the vines on a sunny day. Pro tip: If you're here early in the day or need an afternoon pick-me-up after a lot of wine touring, then grab a coffee. The beans are from Market Lane you know. Ooo, fancy!

I visited the restaurant at this vineyard and was impressed by the location but disappointed in the…read morefood. The vineyard itself is gorgeous; you can see the vines out the big windows while you dine, and can sit outside on a nice day. However, I ordered the frittata (that comes with a side salad) and was not impressed. The frittata needed a bit more flavor, probably a lot more salt. The salad was fifty percent parsley and dill, which wasn't exactly appetizing. My meal was redeemed by my glass of Pinot Noir and the nice wait staff. It's important to note that I am a vegetarian, so there definitely could be better options for meat eaters on the menu.

2 stars is generous (and that's just because of the nice food ) , had a staff function there , very…read morenice location , very yummy food , service staff ok but need a lot of improvement , now for the bad points , when you book a function for 40 people and 36 turn up it doesn't mean you get to keep the extra meals for the staff (especially if guest ask for an extra meal ) , a beautiful balcony over looking a winery but no outside lighting working , really badly located couches and seating (obviously don't won't guest to sit around and drink more wine (and don't get me started on the wine )) anyway , would I eat there again , hmmmmmmm maybe a lunch , would I go out of my way to eat there 'no' would I recommend it .....hmmmmm , I would have to say no , there are nicer wineries around with a lot better views and service , I diffidently wouldn't have a function there .

We had a very disappointing experience. Service was slow and our waitress was somewhat forgetful…read more We ordered a bottle of wine for the table and a glass was brought. Forgivable, but was just the beginning. We asked for extra bread, which didn't come so we had to ask again. I ordered the salmon, which was dry and over cooked with flaccid skin. My friend also ordered the salmon and her's was okay. My husband's duck was just okay but a bit bland. My other friend ordered the canapé platter, which didn't arrive until we'd all almost finished our meals, despite asking several times. The potatoes we ordered arrived as we were finishing our meals. My friends ordered coffees, one strong latte and one soy latte. Both were far too strong and the coffees were given to the wrong person. In short, loud room, terrible service and average food. Will not be back.

We had an absolutely wonderful tour with Matt of the wineries on the Mornington Peninsula tour. He…read moretook us to four awesome wineries, and one of them we had an awesome lunch with a beautiful view. Matt left us the perfect amount of time to enjoy each winery. We were never rushed, and he was always ready to go when we were. He also took some side roads to show us some unexpected views and neighborhoods, since he knew this was our first visit to Melbourne. He was fun to chat with, and we couldn't have asked for a better experience. He gave us recommendations on other activities during our trip. Highly recommended tour!

Had a blast of a time with our hens tour. Great driver,…read moreexcellent food, great wines and excellent winery selections. Highly reccommned.

The wine at Crittenden is rather delicious. There's a leaning towards dryer Italian and Spanish…read morevarietals that would be exceptional with food, which can make tasting a little difficult because these would be far more delicious styles if you could have a little cheese or bread to nibble while trying them. Indeed, we took a bottle of the Tributo away with us to have with lunch and I enjoyed it even more interspersed with bread, olives, olive oil and anchovies. The cellar door experience is relaxed and friendly. Try a few styles and then visit the restaurant or sit outside during the day with a cheese plate and a bottle of your favourite. There's also jars of jams, chutney and the like to take home. Pro tip: check out the wine already chilled in the fridge for take-away picnic options. There may even be tins of ortiz anchovies in there. Buy some.

From the owner: Crittenden stands as one of the Mornington Peninsula’s most iconic and longstanding wineries…read more Family-owned and operated since 1982, it has built a reputation for producing exceptional cool-climate wines that consistently earn awards and recognition worldwide. At the Wine Centre, guests can enjoy an innovative and immersive tasting experience. Seated in comfort, with quality stemware and guided by knowledgeable staff, visitors can explore a diverse range of wines crafted onsite by winemaker, Rollo Crittenden. This thoughtful approach offers a deeper appreciation of the family’s dedication to excellence in winemaking.

Lovely little spot in Moorrooduc, and a great down-to-earth smaller winery with a small range of…read morefantastic wines available for tasting. Quality really is up there - as James Halliday agrees, with some great reviews given out to Phaedrus in the new Wine Companion. The co-winemaker (along with his wife) served us with a refreshing laid-backness to explaining his wine-making and ethos. The wines are grouped in 3 price ranges, so there's something for everyone, however at $26 the 2013 Pinot Noir (Pinots being the main reason we come to the Peninsula) was what went home with us this time.

Really lovely family run winery with a cellar door and an awesome restaurant - home cooking with…read moregreat service. Been here twice for lunch and really enjoyed it!! :)