Elgee Park Wines
Mornington Peninsula Vignerons Association [©Mornington Peninsula Vignerons Association]
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Merricks North VIC 3926
Australia
Elgee Park is the oldest vineyard on the Mornington Peninsula. The picturesque property is situated at the end of Wallaces Road, Merricks North, approximately 80 km by road from Melbourne and 30 km from Sorrento.
The cellar door is no longer open to the public however the wines can be tasted at both the Red Hill Coolstores and at Merricks General Store
3460 Frankston-Flinders Road, Merricks VIC 3916 | Melways Reference 192 E10
www.mgwinestore.com.au Tel: 03 5989 8088
Owners, Baillieu (Bails) and Sarah Myer have seen the fulfilment of a vision which began many years ago. With careful nurturing, they have created a unique place from where many award winning wines originate. Today the 5 hectares under vine comprise riesling, chardonnay, viognier, cabernet sauvignon, pinot noir, merlot and small plantings of pinot gris.
The vineyard covers the north-facing slope of a natural amphitheatre, with a view across Port Phillip Bay to the Melbourne skyline, as depicted on the wine label. Surrounded by gardens, the vineyard area also includes a gazebo, sculptures, hand-hewn post and rail fences and an array of roses at the end of each vine row.
Elgee Park is regarded as one of the Peninsula's warmer sites, as it is protected by both the local terrain and windbreaks planted around the perimeter. The property enjoys the temperate maritime climate, similar to that of the Bordeaux region of France.
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