Boutique Wine Tour - Mornington Peninsula
Amour of the Grape is an owner-operated boutique wine tour run by Paul and Liz Gough, who live on the Peninsula and lead every departure themselves. The maximum group size of seven keeps each cellar door visit closer to a private tasting than a group tour, and the itinerary is adjusted on the day to match the group's preferences and the season's releases.
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Paul or Liz collects guests from their nominated pickup point - Melbourne CBD hotels, Frankston Station, or a Peninsula address - and the briefing begins in the vehicle rather than at a bus terminal. The day covers three to four cellar doors in the Red Hill elevated zone or the Mornington subregion, with the sequence shaped by the group's stated preferences. A seated lunch at a cellar door restaurant or local food producer is incorporated at midday, with the afternoon reserved for boutique producers whose wines are not easily found in Melbourne retail. Return drop-offs to nominated pickup points are completed by late afternoon.
Who this suits
Groups of two to seven who want genuine proximity to the guide and unhurried access at each stop. Guests who have already done the larger Peninsula wine tours and want a more substantive conversation at the cellar door. Couples and small groups celebrating an occasion where the intimate format justifies the forward booking required.
Who should look elsewhere
Non-drinkers. The tour is built around wine tasting and the value proposition diminishes substantially if tasting is not part of the plan. Guests who need certainty of availability on a fixed date: because Paul and Liz run every tour personally, capacity is finite and peak weekend dates book out weeks to months ahead.
Booking intelligence
Book well in advance for weekend and peak season dates. Communicate wine style preferences and dietary requirements at booking, not on the day - the personalised itinerary depends on this input. Saturday departures have a higher maximum group size of eleven; if group intimacy matters, a weekday booking is preferable.
Frequently asked questions
Who leads the tour?
Paul or Liz Gough, who founded the business and live on the Peninsula. Confirm which guide will lead your specific departure when booking, as availability determines who operates each day.
Is lunch included?
A lunch stop at a cellar door restaurant or local producer is built into the day, but lunch costs are at guest expense. Dietary requirements should be communicated at booking so the operator can select an appropriate venue.
How does the Saturday format differ?
On Saturdays, the maximum group size increases from seven to eleven. A group of eleven is a meaningfully different social dynamic to a group of seven. If intimacy is the priority, a weekday booking is the better choice.
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