Mother’s Day Sunday 12 May Treat Mum to an unforgettable lunch by the fire in our beautiful tasting room!For reservations call Libby on 03 5989 2686 or email Libby@mre.com.au Music on the Hill Acoustic Concert Friday 17 May from 7pm Anna Cordell – UnpluggedMOTH Acoustic Club returns to Main Ridge Estate’s intimate cellar door with Melbourne singer-songwriter Anna Cordell. Anna’s rich folk…
Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier We are pleased to announce the release of the 2017 Main Ridge Estate Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. Tasting notes and extracts of early reviews of all the 2017 Vintage are provided below. Please note we are not releasing an 2017 Merlot as the cool conditions did not allow satisfactory aromatic ripening…
There are a lot of reasons to like Chardonnay. Enjoyment of a glass aside, Chardonnay’s ability to surprise and excel in a various climatic conditions is why I believe it holds such a special place in the hearts of grape growers. The Main Ridge Estate 2017 Chardonnay is an excellent example of this. The cool…
The cellar door will be open every day from 27th of December 2018 until 27th January 2019, from Noon to 5pm. Join us for relaxing casual lunch in the larder at Main Ridge Estate, which now features large open air windows overlooking the vineyard.
The Langton’s award reflects Nat’s unwavering commitment over 40 years to develop the highest quality Pinot Noir at Main Ridge Estate, and supporting Mornington Peninsula’s evolution as leading producer of the varietal. Here is a brief summary of Nat’s achievements by Tim Sexton: Nat White is a pioneering winemaker who gave up the security of…
We are delighted to announce the Main Ridge Estate ‘Half Acre’ Pinot Noir has again been recognised as “Outstanding” in the Langton’s Classification of the top 136 Australian wines. Reviewed every 4 years, wines are eligible for classification based on their demand, reputation, quality and track record at auction, and are only considered after a…
Notes from a small vineyard Over our first two vintages at Main Ridge Estate, Mother Nature has shown us the two extreme potentials of this vineyard site. From the warmth and generosity of 2016 vintage, to where we are now – the cool, concentrated and complex wines of the 2017 vintage. Throughout the ripening period…
Winter 2018 has been wild, wet and windy in Red Hill, but no complaints, as our thoughts go out to the drought stricken farmers of New South Wales. The Winter months are for reflection, a time to look back at the year past and plan for the next step of our journey. Along with pruning,…
Great wines, casual Winter dining, live music and a fire! Main Ridge Estate Cellar door On the upcoming Queens Birthday Winter Wine Weekend, join us by the roaring fire in our cellar door, for tastings between 12-5pm. Our popular weekend grazing menu will be available every day including warming winter specials with a retro French…
Incredibly, I’m writing a post vintage report on the 24th of March! Whilst not the earliest vintage for Main Ridge Estate it was by far the quickest, with everything being picked over an 8 day period. Despite these unique ripening conditions, all fruit brought in was of exceptional quality and murmurs are already starting of…