Canonical: https://peninsulainsider.com.au/wine/eldridge-estate/ Publisher: Peninsula Insider Published: unknown Modified: unknown Format: public main text, generated from the canonical page; imagery and interactive controls omitted. Dates and caveats below retain their page meaning; this format is not a new fact check. [Wine Country]() Winery [Red Hill]() Red Hill # Eldridge Estate David Lloyd's tiny cult estate, single-clone Pinot Noirs from individual rows, plus Gamay, made for the Burgundy obsessives. Known for Single-Clone Pinot Noirs David Lloyd Cult Producer Tiny Cellar Door [Book a tasting]() +61 3 5989 2644 Eldridge Estate · Red Hill Why we’d go Eldridge is where Peninsula Pinot nerds go to geek out, David Lloyd, a shed, a small counter, and the wines lined up for you to taste one against the other. Eldridge is where Peninsula Pinot nerds go to geek out. David Lloyd runs the estate almost single-handedly, makes the wine himself, and produces single-clone bottlings, MV6, PTG, 115, 777, in quantities so small that most of them are sold out by word of mouth before they reach a shelf. The cellar door is deliberately low-key: a shed, a small counter, Dave behind it, the wines lined up for you to taste one against the other. The MV6 is the benchmark bottling, the one you will still find on the best Melbourne wine lists and the one that quietly reminds everyone what a Peninsula Pinot can be. The Gamay is arguably Australia's most serious take on the variety. Tastings by appointment, call ahead, and keep an eye out for the Clonal Comparison flight if it is available. This is not a place to bring a wedding party. It is a place to arrive alone or as a couple, pay attention, and leave with a bottle you will open when you want to remember the afternoon. Worth knowing **Best for** Cellar door visits · Wine lovers · Couples If you only do one thing Taste the MV6 Pinot Noir before you buy anything else. Works well with Port Phillip Estate Restaurant · Foxeys Hangout Filed under Cellar Door Slow Solo All Year Couples Winemaker Grace Jiranek Varieties Pinot Noir Chardonnay Gamay Sauvignon Blanc Worth seeking MV6 Pinot Noir At a glance **Type** Winery **Location** 120 Arthurs Seat Rd, Red Hill VIC 3937 · [Directions]() **Call** +61 3 5989 2644 **Awards** James Halliday 5-Red-Star Winery · Cult Pinot Producer **Website** [www.eldridge-estate.com.au]() **Directions** [Get directions]() **Opening hours** - Sat, Sun 11am–5pm - Mon to Fri Closed **Live status** [Check current hours →]() **Winemaker** Grace Jiranek **Tasting fee** Charged **Halliday** [Halliday listing]() [Book now]() Editor's verdict Eldridge Estate has always been a quiet achiever - planted in 1984, small production, estate-grown, no fuss. The change of ownership in 2022 (Elli and Vicki Tutungi bought from founder David Lloyd) has added energy without disturbing the character. The variety list still includes the thing that makes Eldridge unique on the Peninsula: Gamay. If you want to taste one of the few serious Peninsula Gamay expressions, this is the place. ## Visiting Weekends 11am–5pm; also open daily in January. Bookings advised for 45-minute sessions. Tastings run as a 4-wine flight, charged per person. Gourmet cheese, charcuterie, and tapas platters available. Dogs welcome outdoors on leash. ## The wines **Key varieties:** Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Gamay, Sauvignon Blanc. **Worth seeking out:** MV6 Pinot Noir. ## Eldridge House Original farmhouse on the estate, available as holiday accommodation via Airbnb. ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Eldridge Estate take walk-ins or do you need to book? Weekends 11am–5pm with bookings advised. Daily during January. Contact the winery for session bookings. ### Does Eldridge Estate have a restaurant? No on-site restaurant. Gourmet cheese, charcuterie, and tapas platters are available at the cellar door. ### Are dogs allowed at Eldridge Estate? Confirmed yes - well-behaved dogs on-leash are welcome in outdoor areas. Not sure how to build a day around Eldridge Estate? [Search Peninsula Insider]() In the journal ## Stories that mention Eldridge Estate These pieces give you the context a listing page never does - the when, the why, and the who-it’s-for. [Journal →]() Cellar Door Dispatch 6 min ### [The Cellar Door Short List: Four Producers Worth the Stop]() 6 April 2026 Not the biggest estates, not the flashiest rooms. The four Peninsula cellar doors where the wines - and the people pouring them - actually change how you think about the region. 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