Winter Wine Weekend | 6-8 June 2026 Rug up. Glass in hand. Stay a while. Mornington Peninsula Winter Wine Weekend this King's Birthday long weekend. TUNES | STREET EATS | MASTERCLASSES The weekend opens at the Pavilions, Red Hill Showgrounds (11am-4pm). Taste 38 Mornington Peninsula wineries and 150 wines in one place, showcasing the region’s cool maritime climate. FIND THE FULL WEEKEND PROGRAM here. General Admission $90 (+booking fee) Or upgrade to a Masterclass experience for $105 (+booking fee) Tickets include a RIEDEL tasting glass and all wine tastings. Avani, Baillieu, Bittern Estate, Crittenden Wines, Dexter Wines, Elan, Eldridge, Elgee Park, Fenian Wines, Foxeys Hangout, Handpicked Wines, Hurley Vineyard, Kerri Greens, Kooyong & Port Phillip Estate, Kyberd Hills, Lindenderry Estate, Long Story Short, Main Ridge Estate, Mantons Creek Estate, Merricks Estate, Miceli, Moorooduc Estate, Ocean Eight, Old Man Sun, Paringa Estate, Polperro, Portsea Estate, Quealy Winemakers, Rahona, Sedgley & Sons, Scorpo Wines, Southern Light Vineyards, Staindl, Stonier, Symons Wines, Tar & Roses, Ten Minutes by Tractor and Yabby Lake. Live music throughout the day featuring: The Velvet Archers Warming winter eats, classic street food favourites, and a few tasty surprises. All designed to pair perfectly with your wine. Come hungry. Headlining is Many Little from Red Hill and chef Gayan Pieris with his modern Asian-Sri Lankan-inspired menu Spiced Beef Brisket and Egg Pan Roll, Lamb and String Hopper Kottu, Sri Lankan Rice and Curry Red Hill Truffles - Local truffle growers serving truffle fare Cheese toasties, truffle soup, and cannoli Lucy Oi - Simple, rich, delicious Vietnamese dishes Bao, rice paper rolls, and banh mi. Veg, Vegan, GF, DF options available Chieftains Smokehouse & Smoker - Artisan smallgoods and smoked meats Brisket, pulled pork burgers, and BBQ plates Truffet Emporium - Artisan cheese producer based in Bittern on the Mornington Peninsula Offering mini cheese platters and cheese tastings. GF available Zippoli Donuts - Handmade Italian donuts Light, fluffy dough balls that melt in your mouth, made from scratch with eight simple, all‑natural ingredients. Completely vegan so everyone can enjoy. Volks coffee - Mobile specialty coffee service from their 1976 Kombi van Rug up. Glass in hand. Learn a little more. Secure your place in a Masterclass - spaces are limited, so book early to avoid missing out. Hosted by Ed Merrison, meet some of the makers behind the wines and explore food pairings, the influence of the Mornington Peninsula’s cool maritime climate, and the character of the region’s signature varieties. Choose from three 30-minute sessions. A Masterclass package is required to attend. Pinot Gris Masterclass (11:30am) - Why does it pair so well with spicy food? (yes, there’ll be a small bite to put it to the test). Pinot Noir Masterclass (12:30pm) - Compare ‘up the hill’ and ‘down the hill’ styles side by side and be the judge. Chardonnay Masterclass (2:30pm) - Discover how it evolves with age. Stay for the long weekend (Sun 7 & Mon 8 June) and explore cellar doors, lunches, and local experiences at your own pace. FIND THE FULL WEEKEND PROGRAM here. ACCOMMODATION: Stay in luxury right accross the road after a day at the Winter Wine Fest. Exclusive Winter Wine Weekend Retreat Offer at The Cambium - from $900 + gst for two nights, including a self-serve Continental Style Breakfast. Full details to treat yourself can be found here. TRANSPORT: If you want to leave the car behind, contact Nicci at Epicurean Food & Wine Tours on 0418 336 005 or nicci@epicureantours.com.au. The closest public transport would be a bus to Dromana, other options are Taxi or Uber to Red Hill. FAQs: I'm the driver: For those who draw the driver card, we have an offline ticket for $30 to let you experience the event, with a Riedel glass to take home. To register for a Designated Driver ticket, please call the office on 5989 2377 (or email admin@mpva.com.au). Payment can be made via credit card over the phone or on the day. Children: Children are welcome and don't need a ticket to attend, however we don't specifically cater for children on the day with food or activities and they must be under your supervision at all times. There are playgrounds located at the Red Hill Reserve. Dogs: As much as we love them, we ask that you please leave your furry friends at home. Refunds: We have a strict 7 day refund policy. We need to confirm with our event partners in advance and we appreciate your understanding of this policy. Liquor Licensing: Winter Wine Weekend
OPENING EVENT
Saturday 6 June | Winter Wine Fest
TICKETS
WINERY LINE-UP
TUNES
Acoustic sets from Leo Ercole
STREET EATS
MASTERCLASSES
MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT
Wine by the glass is available to purchase with meals. Bottles purchased must be taken away unopened and unchilled and cannot be consumed onsite.