Mornington Peninsula juts into Port Phillip Bay south of Melbourne, its cool, maritime climate and varied volcanic and sandy soils supporting some of Australia's most sought-after Pinot Noir. A large number of small, quality-focused producers have built the region's reputation over the past few decades, working Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in a genuinely cool-climate style alongside promising Pinot Gris.

Key grapes: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris