Merricks Creek Cellar Door

Stunning Winery in Mornington Peninsula
Only an hour from Melbourne you are taken to an idyllic winery with fabulous vineyards and grounds and a stylish cellar door. This is a family owned and run winery by the Parker family and the passion and hospitality is top notch. We get a bit sick of overpriced menus at wineries and Merricks Creek is one of the most rewarding and affordable wineries we've visited with fresh quality share plates at generous prices.They have the great combination of having some of the best Pinot Noir around with food that matches. Some wineries have excellent food but their wine is average - Merricks Creek has some of Australia's best Pinot Noir. The secret is the close planting viticulture based on French methods of Burgundy. Dr Peter Parker and son Sam replicate the winemaking of Burgundy to produce intense Pinot Noir. Combined with the terroir of Mornington Peninsula they show what the region can accomplish. We've met a lot of people who have visited Merricks Creek and everyone has spoken with affection. Engage Peter Parker at Cellar Door and you will soon see he is "obsessed with Pinot Noir!" Share plates include Award winning pork and pistachio terrine with pickled onion;Lightly seared Atlantic salmon with a soy and ginger sauce; Rare eye fillet, caper vinaigrette and grilled ciabatta; Crispy thins - with parmesan, prosciutto and rocket; and Roasted tomatoes, Main Ridge Dairy goat curd and grilled ciabatta. To name a few! Also famous are their desserts - White chocolate mouse mini pots with fresh passionfruit; Kahlua espresso deconstructed tiramisu; and Affogato. Not to mention their cheese plates! An amazing place to relax and imbibe!