It’s a pretty special patch of dirt we’re privileged to care for. At the southern tip of mainland Australia, we make wines that sing of their place and time. Established in 2009, Polperro Wines is home to estate-grown, single vineyard expressions from unique sites on the Mornington Peninsula, as well as Even Keel—our label-at-large—celebrating cool climate regions across Australia.
It’s a pretty special patch of dirt we are privileged to car for. At the southern tip of mainland Australia, we make wines that sing of their place and time.
Mornington Peninsula
Lying to the south of Melbourne’s CBD at the southern tip of mainland Australia, the Mornington Peninsula is framed by Port Phillip Bay to the west, Western Port Bay to the east, and Bass Strait in the Southern Ocean. Thanks to protection from overdevelopment, the Peninsula preserves vast stretches of untouched bushland within its national parks and scenic rolling farmlands, all embraced by approximately 190 kilometres of pristine coastline.
This natural beauty sets the stage for the region’s renowned boutique wineries and fine dining restaurants. Venture inland to the gently undulating terrain and you’ll find around 1,100 hectares under vine—a modest footprint, representing just 1% of the nation’s vineyard area, yet delivering remarkable quality and influence, with demand consistently outstripping supply.
From a viticultural perspective, it’s an exciting region. The diverse topography and varying altitudes of the verdant hinterland are constantly cooled by ocean breezes, thanks to the Peninsula being surrounded on three sides by water. This cool maritime climate, coupled with deep, fertile red volcanic soils and pockets of sandier brown and yellow earth, creates ideal conditions for growing premium Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Gris.
