Merricks Creek - Balnarring

This is what a peninsula winery experience should be, friendly and relaxing not the corporate circus of the larger peninsula wineries.The $15 tasting plates wer... read more This is what a peninsula winery experience should be, friendly and relaxing not the corporate circus of the larger peninsula wineries.The $15 tasting plates were fantastic particularly the pate and well matched to the Pinot .We had to wait for the pos machine to recharge and were given free coffees whilst we did. To the owner whatever you are paying the young blonde guy working yesterday "double it" I'll be back

I was looking for a winery to visit in Mornington that was not overrun with tourists, and I had a fantastic experience at Merricks Creek! The atmosphere was per... read more I was looking for a winery to visit in Mornington that was not overrun with tourists, and I had a fantastic experience at Merricks Creek! The atmosphere was perfect for a casual lunch, with a cozy fireplace at the cellar door patio and restaurant to keep us warm on a cold, rainy day. Despite the weather not being ideal for a winery visit, we thoroughly enjoyed our time there as the food and wine were both exceptional. We tried a glass of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, which paired perfectly with the delicious small sharing plates - I highly recommend the goats curd, chicken liver pate, and prosciutto crispy bread.

Yesterday, we visited the Mornington Markets and decided to check out a nearby winery. After looking on Tripadvisor for recommendations, we came across this ama... read more Yesterday, we visited the Mornington Markets and decided to check out a nearby winery. After looking on Tripadvisor for recommendations, we came across this amazing gem. It has a 5-star rating for a reason! The staff were incredibly attentive, the wine was delicious, and the view was breathtaking. The 'share plates' were also mouthwatering. If you're looking for a place that offers all of these amazing qualities, do yourself a favor and visit this charming winery. On a sunny day, make sure to reserve a table on the deck for the best view. We will definitely be coming back to this place again.

Small snack style meals. We ordered a bit of everything for lunch and the quality was amazing. The smoked salmon terrine was a welcome surprise as it was my fir... read more Small snack style meals. We ordered a bit of everything for lunch and the quality was amazing. The smoked salmon terrine was a welcome surprise as it was my first time having a terrine but the cheese and salmon was a delicous combination. The other dishes, such as the goats curd with ciabatta and grilled tomatoes was so amazing, the tomatoes just popped in your mouth and the crunchy, salty ciabatta with the creamy goats curd was a match made in heaven. For dessert we had the deconstructed tiramisu, which was a bit overpowering for some but for those who like a very strong liquor-coffee taste (which my mum does), this would be the dessert for you. The white chocolate mousse with fresh passionfruit was one of my highlight dishes, the white chocolate was fluffy and melted in my mouth, not too sweet either. We were also blown away by the friendliness and amazing service of the staff, who were both efficient and conversational. A wonderful experience.

Though the family has fifteen years of winemaking to its name, the cellar door has been open just a month. It’s an impressive feat. The service is really specia... read more Though the family has fifteen years of winemaking to its name, the cellar door has been open just a month. It’s an impressive feat. The service is really special, helmed by patriarch Peter (yes, Peter Parker; a whole new light is shed upon those glossy white webs splayed across the vineyard) who delights in sharing his family’s work. The food is simple and delicious and made for picking at between mouthfuls of wine. The cellar door is already busy, but in a way that feels like a cosy and beloved local haunt.