Canonical: https://peninsulainsider.com.au/wine/t-gallant/ 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 [Main Ridge]() Main Ridge # T'Gallant The Peninsula's Pinot Grigio pioneer, a family-friendly cellar door on Main Ridge with Italian-inspired food and the estate's Prosecco by the glass. Known for Planted by Kathleen Quealy and Kevin McCarthy in the late 1980s, the Peninsula's Pinot Grigio pioneers First estate to establish Pinot Grigio as a serious Peninsula variety Most reliably family-friendly cellar door on Main Ridge Italian-inspired food menu with shaded outdoor seating Open daily, one of few cellar doors that doesn't require planning [Book a tasting]() +61 3 5989 6565 T'Gallant · Main Ridge Why we’d go Not every cellar door visit needs to be a serious wine occasion. T'Gallant is where you go when the table is mixed, the afternoon is loose, and you want food that keeps up with the wine. T'Gallant was planted by Kathleen Quealy and Kevin McCarthy in the late 1980s, among the first to establish Pinot Grigio as a serious variety on the Peninsula, at a time when the region was still finding its identity. The estate has since come under the Treasury Wine Estates umbrella, which means the operation runs at scale and consistency, but also means it's the most reliably open and family-ready cellar door on Main Ridge. The Italian-inspired food menu and shaded outdoor area make it the right call when you have a group that includes non-wine-drinkers, children, or anyone who needs something to eat before they commit to another tasting. The kitchen produces straightforward, well-made food, pizza, shared plates, and the Prosecco poured by the glass is the natural entry point on a warm afternoon. Come with realistic expectations and it will consistently meet them. Order the Prosecco and a margherita, claim a shaded table, and don't try to make it more than a good afternoon in wine country. Worth knowing **Best for** Family outings · Long lunches · Scenic views · Cellar door visits If you only do one thing Order the Prosecco by the glass and a pizza, claim a shaded outdoor table, and let the afternoon run. Works well with Johnny Ripe Filed under Cellar Door Long Lunch Garden Big Group Spring Summer Autumn Families Group First Timers Winemaker Tom Shanahan Varieties Pinot Grigio Pinot Gris Pinot Noir Worth seeking Pinot Grigio Best in Spring and Summer and Autumn At a glance **Type** Winery **Location** 1385 Mornington-Flinders Rd, Main Ridge VIC 3928 · [Directions]() **Call** +61 3 5989 6565 **Awards** Pinot Grigio Pioneer in Australia **Website** [tgallantvineyard.com.au]() **Directions** [Get directions]() **Opening hours** - Every day 10am–5pm **Live status** [Check current hours →]() **Winemaker** Tom Shanahan **Tasting fee** Charged **Halliday** [Halliday listing]() [Book now]() Editor's verdict T'Gallant's story is tangled but worth knowing: founded in 1990 as Australia's first serious Pinot Grigio operation, sold to Treasury Wine Estates, then sold again in 2022 to independent owners for AUD 9.7 million. The wines remain centred on Pinot Grigio and Gris - historical weight as Australian pioneers of the dual-style approach. And the Italian-inspired wood-fired food makes this the Peninsula's easiest drop-in for a weekday lunch. ## Visiting Walk-ins welcome daily 10am–5pm. Bookings recommended on weekends. Guided 30-minute tasting of five wines, charged per person. Restaurant bookings via OpenTable. No dogs. ## The wines **Key varieties:** Pinot Grigio, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir. **Worth seeking out:** Pinot Grigio. ## T'Gallant Vineyard Restaurant Italian-inspired winery dining with updated menu. Daily walk-in - the Peninsula's most relaxed food-and-wine proposition. **Cuisine:** Italian-inspired. ## Frequently asked questions ### Does T'Gallant take walk-ins or do you need to book? Walk-ins welcome daily 10am–5pm. Bookings recommended on weekends. Restaurant bookings via OpenTable. ### Does T'Gallant have a restaurant? Yes - Italian-inspired dining daily with an updated menu concept. Casual, walk-in friendly. ### Are dogs allowed at T'Gallant? No - the official FAQ explicitly states dogs are not allowed on site. Not sure how to build a day around T'Gallant? 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