Canonical: https://peninsulainsider.com.au/wine/polperro/ 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 # Polperro Small-production cool-climate pinot and chardonnay poured in one of the prettiest tasting rooms on the ridge. Known for Halliday Top 100 Winery Polperro and Even Keel Wines One-Hat Cool-Climate Pinot Red Hill South Ridge Views [Book a tasting]() +61 3 5989 2471 Polperro · Red Hill Polperro in 4 photographs 1 / 4 Rows of wine bottles stored in dark timber racks in the cellar at Polperro Winery, with labelled bottles on the lower shelf Polperro, Red Hill, Mornington Peninsula. Photo · Peter Tarasiuk, courtesy of Visit Victoria Why we’d go Polperro's scale, small, owner-operated, unhurried, is the thing itself, not just a selling point; the room rewards the kind of afternoon you don't try to plan. Polperro feels smaller and more intimate than some of the region's trophy estates, which is exactly its appeal. The cellar door is tucked into the vines with a line of sight over the ridge, the pours are thoughtful, and the whole place carries the tone of a producer that cares more about the wine than the performance around it. Photo · Peter Tarasiuk, courtesy of Visit Victoria The cellar door pours Polperro and Even Keel wines. Pair a tasting with lunch and you have one of the gentlest half-days in Red Hill South. For a midweek visit, choose Wednesday, Thursday or Friday. The restaurant and cellar door are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Worth knowing **Best for** Cellar door visits · Wine lovers · Couples · Scenic views If you only do one thing Visit Wednesday to Sunday, taste Polperro and Even Keel wines, and stay for lunch rather than rushing on to the next stop. Works well with Foxeys Hangout · Green Olive at Red Hill Filed under Cellar Door View Worth The Drive Spring Summer Autumn All Year Couples Solo Locals Winemaker Sam Coverdale Varieties Pinot Noir Chardonnay Pinot Gris Worth seeking Mill Hill Pinot Noir At a glance **Type** Winery **Location** 150 Red Hill Road, Red Hill VIC 3937 · [Directions]() **Call** +61 3 5989 2471 **Guide** 1 Good Food Guide hat **Halliday** 97 Exceptional **Awards** Halliday Top 100 Wineries **Website** [www.polperrowines.com.au]() **Directions** [Get directions]() **Opening hours** - Wed to Sun 11am–5pm - Mon, Tue Closed **Live status** [Check current hours →]() **Winemaker** Sam Coverdale **Tasting fee** Charged **Halliday** [Halliday listing]() [Book now]() Editor's verdict Polperro earns its reputation quietly. Sam Coverdale's winemaking is unhurried and honest, and the winery identifies Talland Hill as its vineyard certified organic and biodynamic in 2019. Its single-vineyard wines let the different sites speak. The Red Hill property brings a restaurant with a hat and accommodation in the vines - one of the Peninsula's most complete stay-and-taste propositions. ## Visiting Walk-in only, maximum 6 guests, no bookings required for cellar door. Tasting includes Polperro and Even Keel wines. Restaurant requires separate booking. The restaurant and cellar door are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. ## The wines **Key varieties:** Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris. **Worth seeking out:** Mill Hill Pinot Noir. ## Polperro Restaurant 1 Good Food Guide hat. 1 Hat in the Age Good Food Guide 2024 and 2025. Modern Australian cuisine connected to the estate's organic ethos. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays; check current service times before booking. **Cuisine:** Modern Australian. [Reserve a table →]() ## Polperro Vineyard Villas Four vineyard villas, each sleeping two with a king-size bed, indoor spa, open fireplace and vineyard views. Confirm the kitchenette before planning meals; the spas are indoors. Book at https://www.polperrowines.com.au/escape/. ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Polperro take walk-ins or do you need to book? The cellar door is walk-in only (maximum 6 guests), no bookings required. Open Wednesday to Sunday, 11am–5pm. The restaurant requires a separate booking. The restaurant and cellar door are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. ### Does Polperro have a restaurant? Yes. Polperro Restaurant holds 1 Hat in The Age Good Food Guide 2024 and 2025. Modern Australian cuisine. The restaurant and cellar door are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. ### Are dogs allowed at Polperro? No. Free-range chickens and other farm animals are on the property. Not sure how to build a day around Polperro? [Search Peninsula Insider]() In the journal ## Stories that mention Polperro These pieces give you the context a listing page never does - the when, the why, and the who-it’s-for. 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