{"id":2666,"date":"2015-05-08T06:18:17","date_gmt":"2015-05-08T06:18:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.farebuzz.com\/born-free\/?p=2666"},"modified":"2016-04-13T12:37:53","modified_gmt":"2016-04-13T12:37:53","slug":"mornington-peninsula-australia-stunning-victorian-wine-region","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.farebuzz.com\/born-free\/mornington-peninsula-australia-stunning-victorian-wine-region","title":{"rendered":"Mornington Peninsula, Australia &#8211; Stunning Victorian wine region"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>Wineries, cider tasting, delicious lunches and a home away from home.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Go on a weekend away in this stunning <a href=\"http:\/\/www.farebuzz.com\/updates\/exploring-australias-famous-food-and-wine-regions.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Victorian wine region<\/a>, or stay longer and really immerse yourself. Whether you\u2019re a local Aussie or a visiting traveler, this beautiful spot has got all you need for a chilled out break from city life.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rent a House<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Airbnb<\/a> to rent out a great house for an even better price. You can get stunning properties with swimming pools, Jacuzzis and more for an absolute steal. There are around 770 properties for rent in Mornington Peninsula on Airbnb so there are plenty of options out there to suit a variety of budgets and tastes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cider Tasting<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Swing by Mock Red Hill\u2019s Cider Lounge, which is a unique cellar space where you can taste a variety of fantastic homegrown ciders. And it\u2019s not even only ciders on offer \u2013 there are juices, apple cider vinegar and some fresh produce that the dedicated team have grown themselves on site.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"\/\/www.farebuzz.com\/i\/blog\/aussie-wine.jpg\" alt=\"Enjoy Australia's Stunning Victorian wine Through Fare Buzz\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The cider is light, clean and crisp in taste and made from bio-dynamically grown apples. If you fancy a bite to eat, you can order a cheese platter, which comes complete with homegrown produce, cheese and dried fruit. Before you leave, don\u2019t forget to buy a few bottles of cider for the road!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lunch at Foxys<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Enjoy a light lunch in the cellar door at Foxys Hangout. Share some light bites and small plates that are designed to suit the wines that you\u2019ll be sipping on at the same time.<\/p>\n<p>The Foxys winemaker Tony Lee is himself a qualified chef so you know that he\u2019s perfectly selected the wines and dishes to complement each other. Some of the herb-laden dishes include zucchini fritters with goat curd and basil, tomato salad with red wine vinegar, mint and feta, and barbecued quail served with a lemon wedge. To go all out, opt for the \u2018chef\u2019s menu\u2019, which gets you a little plate of everything so you know you\u2019re not missing out.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5-star Winery<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pop into Lindenderry\u2019s cellar door to try some award-winning vintages. Named a 5-star winery in the James Halliday 2014 Wine Competition, you know you\u2019ll be trying some decent vinos. The setting isn\u2019t too shabby, either - it\u2019s set into a 30-acre estate of gardens, lawns, vineyards and a lake. It\u2019s a beautiful spot to kick back and crack open a bottle of your favorite variety.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wineries, cider tasting, delicious lunches and a home away from home. Go on a weekend away in this stunning Victorian wine region, or stay longer and really immerse yourself. Whether you\u2019re a local Aussie or a visiting traveler, this beautiful spot has got all you need for a chilled out break from city life. 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