Eldridge Estate of Red Hill is one of the oldest vineyards on the Mornington Peninsula. Located at the peak of the Mornington Peninsula’s Hinterland, the vineyard and winery have one of the coolest sites in the region, which make for an excellent place to grow chardonnay, pinot noir and gamay. Wines grown here have beautifully fragrant aromas and sensuous textures that provide great enjoyment.

Owner and winemaker, David Lloyd, has been making wine for more than forty-five years and, having worked the almost four-decade old vines of Eldridge Estate for twenty-six years, understands this very special patch of dirt.

The vineyard is run in a sustainable way with minimal use of chemicals and tractor work. The vineyard vehicle, forklift and David’s personal car are all battery-powered, charged by the 15kVA of solar panels on the winery roof. Most years, this highly sustainable winery exports more energy to the grid than it takes from it.

Recently, Eldridge Estate’s wines have garnered many positive reviews and commendations across the board. The winery’s top chardonnay ‘Wendy’ is a tribute to David’s late wife (1954–2014) and has always been rated among the region’s finest.

The pinot noir was recently given praise by Ned Goodwin in the wine companion, while the current release of gamay received a wonderful review by James Halliday. “Spectacular colour, spectacular wine. Layer up layer of plum, pepper and spice with tannins made to order,” Halliday declared. These glowing critiques truly reflect Eldridge Estate’s successful pursuit for quality and flavour.

Take a visit to this picturesque estate and attend a 45-minute wine tasting at the cellar door by appointment, Friday to Monday, from 11am to 5pm. Bookings can be made via the website at a non-refundable fee of $10.00 per person. Enjoying delicious wines and gorgeous views on the cellar door deck at Eldridge Estate is an experience you won’t forget.