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# Appointment-Only Producers

These are the producers that don't have a roadside sign and don't need one. Small yields, limited production, and a preference for visitors who arrive with intent rather than habit. Most require a booking - some several weeks in advance for popular releases.

The reward for the extra planning is disproportionate. Appointments at producers like Garagiste, Onannon, and Eldridge Estate mean time with the winemaker, access to library vintages, and wine that rarely appears in retail distribution. These visits are among the best Peninsula experiences for people who are serious about what's in the glass.

Contact each producer directly. Booking windows vary; some open seasonally. Most are happy to accommodate small groups.

Editorial ranking · 2026

## 9 producers

Ordered by editorial authority and Halliday score.

 [All producers →](<https://peninsulainsider.com.au/wine/>)

Winery  [Mornington](<https://peninsulainsider.com.au/explore/places/mornington/>)

### [Garagiste](<https://peninsulainsider.com.au/wine/garagiste/>)

20 Longview Crescent, Mount Eliza VIC 3930

Barnaby Flanders' micro-production Chardonnay and Pinot project, rigour, restraint, and regular appearances in the Halliday Top 100.

cellar door  slow

[Read notes](<https://peninsulainsider.com.au/wine/garagiste/>) [Book](<https://garagiste.com.au/>)

Winery  [Tuerong](<https://peninsulainsider.com.au/explore/places/tuerong/>)

### [Onannon](<https://peninsulainsider.com.au/wine/onannon/>)

110 Tuerong Rd, Tuerong VIC 3933

Three winemakers, small-batch Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, and cult-favourite status among Australia's best sommeliers.

cellar door  slow

[Read notes](<https://peninsulainsider.com.au/wine/onannon/>) [Book](<https://www.onannon.com.au/>)

Winery  [Red Hill](<https://peninsulainsider.com.au/explore/places/red-hill/>)

### [Eldridge Estate](<https://peninsulainsider.com.au/wine/eldridge-estate/>)

120 Arthurs Seat Rd, Red Hill VIC 3937

David Lloyd's tiny cult estate, single-clone Pinot Noirs from individual rows, plus Gamay, made for the Burgundy obsessives.

cellar door  slow

[Read notes](<https://peninsulainsider.com.au/wine/eldridge-estate/>) [Book](<https://www.eldridge-estate.com.au/cellar-door/>)

Winery  [Merricks](<https://peninsulainsider.com.au/explore/places/merricks/>)

### [Paradigm Hill](<https://peninsulainsider.com.au/wine/paradigm-hill/>)

26 Merricks Rd, Merricks VIC 3916

George Mihaly's fastidiously farmed single-site Pinot Noir estate, appointment-only tastings, often led by George himself.

cellar door  slow

[Read notes](<https://peninsulainsider.com.au/wine/paradigm-hill/>) [Book](<https://www.paradigmhill.com.au/>)

Winery  [Flinders](<https://peninsulainsider.com.au/explore/places/flinders/>)

### [Nazaaray Estate](<https://peninsulainsider.com.au/wine/nazaaray-estate/>)

266 Meakins Rd, Flinders VIC 3929

A tiny Flinders estate with naturally fermented wines and guesthouses inside reconverted 1930s railway carriages.

cellar door  slow

[Read notes](<https://peninsulainsider.com.au/wine/nazaaray-estate/>) [Book](<https://nazaaray.com.au/>)

Winery  [Merricks](<https://peninsulainsider.com.au/explore/places/merricks/>)

### [Baillieu Vineyard](<https://peninsulainsider.com.au/wine/baillieu-vineyard/>)

51 Stanleys Rd, Merricks VIC 3916

A thoughtfully managed Merricks estate making elegant Chardonnay and Pinot Noir that rewards the drive to find it.

cellar door  slow

[Read notes](<https://peninsulainsider.com.au/wine/baillieu-vineyard/>) [Book](<https://merricksstore.com.au/>)

Winery  [Balnarring](<https://peninsulainsider.com.au/explore/places/balnarring/>)

### [Elan Vineyard & Gallery](<https://peninsulainsider.com.au/wine/elan-vineyard/>)

17 Turners Rd, Bittern VIC 3918

Selma and Jonathan Lowther's 1981 planting, one of the oldest on the Peninsula, with a cellar door that doubles as a small contemporary art gallery.

cellar door  slow

[Read notes](<https://peninsulainsider.com.au/wine/elan-vineyard/>) [Book](<https://elanvineyard.com.au/>)

Winery  [Dromana](<https://peninsulainsider.com.au/explore/places/dromana/>)

### [Phaedrus Estate](<https://peninsulainsider.com.au/wine/phaedrus-estate/>)

220 Mornington-Flinders Rd, Red Hill VIC 3937

A quieter Dromana-side estate making honest, characterful wines, Viognier, Sangiovese, and Pinot alongside the Peninsula classics.

cellar door  slow

[Read notes](<https://peninsulainsider.com.au/wine/phaedrus-estate/>)

Winery  [Balnarring](<https://peninsulainsider.com.au/explore/places/balnarring/>)

### [Hurley Vineyard](<https://peninsulainsider.com.au/wine/hurley-vineyard/>)

101 Balnarring Rd, Balnarring VIC 3926

Kevin Bell's boutique single-vineyard Pinot project, three tiny blocks (Lodestone, Garamond, Hommage) and some of the Peninsula's most sought-after bottles.

cellar door  slow

[Read notes](<https://peninsulainsider.com.au/wine/hurley-vineyard/>) [Book](<https://www.hurleyvineyard.com.au/>)

## Frequently asked questions

### How do I book an appointment at a Mornington Peninsula winery?

Contact the winery directly - most have an email address or booking form on their website. Some use Cellar Door by Vinsight or similar booking systems. Lead time varies: popular producers in peak season (March–May, October–November) may be booked weeks in advance. Being specific about what you want to taste - a library vertical, a current release flight - helps the winery plan.

### Are appointment-only wineries more expensive?

Not necessarily. Some charge a tasting fee, often refundable against purchase. Others charge nothing. The real expense is time: these visits reward you most if you set aside two to three hours rather than treating them as a quick stop. Confirm current rates with the producer when you book.

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