Conveniently located at the gateway to the Peninsula wine region, Dromana Estate provides a first port of call for your wine-tasting adventures. Established in 1982, Dromana Estate has consistently delivered premium-quality wines to the marketplace and remains at the forefront of winemaking in the region. As one of the largest winemakers on the Peninsula, its three labels – Dromana Estate, Mornington Estate and Tuerong Park – are all well-known for producing superior classic cool-climate maritime styles.
Chief winemaker Peter Bauer has been crafting outstanding French varietals at Dromana Estate for the past 10 years. He and his team adhere to the highest standards of viticulture with a philosophy that embraces minimal interference to produce award-winning wines that reflect the time and place in which they were created.
By keeping the use of fungicides to the absolute minimum and endeavouring to use organic options when available, the result is beautiful premium wines that are sustainable and eco-friendly. Dromana Estate has always believed in using minimal preservatives throughout wine production, including during fermentation and filtering, which allows the natural flavour of the wine to shine. Post-2019, no animal products have been used in any stages of the wine production, denoting the 2019 and subsequent vintages as vegan-friendly. The range of varietals available is extensive, including the staple Mornington Peninsula favourites of chardonnay and pinot noir along with such other options as sparkling rosé, sparking shiraz, blanc de blanc, botrytis, viognier, fume blanc and gewürztraminer.
Housed in the magnificent heritage-listed Tuerong Park Homestead, the estate restaurant offers casual dining overlooking the beautiful gardens. Dine inside the newly renovated restaurant or take a seat out on the terrace and admire the views and live entertainment while sampling some of the Peninsula’s finest produce. Try the wine-matched menu with its homemade pastas, grass-fed beef and fresh seafood delivered daily, or simply share a cheeseboard and a bottle of wine.
The cellar door offers all current wines available for tastings, along with a share plate menu for you to enjoy while the friendly, knowledgeable team take you through a guided tasting.
From Friday to Sunday you can also enjoy a specially prepared picnic in the peaceful grounds, perfect for that romantic occasion or to give the children space to run around during the warmer months.
Special events including wedding packages can be catered for with a variety of inside and outside spaces available to host your function. A charming self-contained cottage at the back of the main homestead provides accommodation for up to five people. On arrival you will find an award-winning bottle of wine with a fruit and cheese platter as well as a basket of breakfast goodies for your first morning.
In the warmer months, Dromana Estate hosts the Soul Market, a festive foodie and makers’ market with stalls featuring art, fashion, home products, jewellery, and personal care items; food trucks with dishes from around the world; local craft beer, wine, champagne and cocktails; and live music to create the ambience or to dance the evening away. Follow the estate’s socials for more information.
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Dromana Estate 555 Old Moorooduc Rd, Tuerong P:0420 628 085 www.dromanaestate.com.au FB: DromanaEstate Insta: dromanaestate