Tucked away on a quiet backroad in the Mornington Peninsula lies Mantons Creek Estate. This boutique winery was built on a family’s enduring passion for fine wine, first sparked in the owners’ childhoods. Nunzio and Assunta Pellicano both grew up in Italian families, immersed in the world of vineyards and homemade wines. Those early memories, rich with the scent of soil and ripe grapes, left lasting impressions that would later inspire their vision for the Mantons Creek brand.

When purchased by the Pellicano family in 2012, the property was no easy prize. Although already an active vineyard, it required significant love, patience, and hard work to coax its potential to produce multiple award-winning wines. That challenge was embraced with passion and dedication. Over a relatively short period of time, the vineyard flourished, and now consistently produces elegant, cool-climate, maritime wines that continue to earn critical acclaim.

The family-owned vineyard embraces its intimate scale and practices many old-school viticulture techniques with a deep respect for the land. Each vine is carefully hand-pruned and hand-picked. The advantage of this commitment to quality and sustainable practices, combined with meticulous attention to detail, is the flexibility to grow multiple grape varieties and produce wines that are as personal as they are refined; each expressing the unique characteristics of the region’s environment.

Mantons Creek Estate is the perfect place to escape the city and enjoy the best the Mornington Peninsula has to offer. Visit the estate for a guided tasting or glass of wine in the intimate cellar door. Settle in by the fire or outdoors on the deck for an exquisite meal at the restaurant, Quattro. Perhaps stay for a weekend of luxury in one of the well-appointed accommodation suites. There’s something here for everyone.

Today, Mantons Creek Estate stands as a testament to what’s possible when heart, heritage, and hard work come together.

www.mantonscreekestate.com.au