Our Review
Pt. Leo Estate is owned by one of Australia’s wealthiest families, headed by octogenarian John Gandel and wife Pauline. They have donated countless millions of dollars to charity, and 30 years ago they purchased 20ha of land on the wild side of the Mornington Peninsula, building several houses for the exclusive use of family. Over the ensuing years they added parcels of land, created a lake at the entrance of the property, and in '06 planted a 20ha vineyard. It is now also the site of a 16ha sculpture park featuring works by international and Australian artists. A cellar door and restaurant opened in October ’17 and the fine dining restaurant, Laura, opened in March ’18. A third space, the Wine Terrace, has since been added. Ainslie Lubbock (ex Attica and The Royal Mail Hotel) oversees service alongside head sommelier Amy Oliver (ex Cutler + Co, Rockpool) and culinary director Joseph Espuga. -JAMES HALLIDAY
Cellar Door
Hours
Sun 11:00am till 5:00pmMon 11:00am till 5:00pmTue 11:00am till 5:00pmWed 11:00am till 5:00pmThu 11:00am till 5:00pmFri 11:00am till 5:00pmSat 11:00am till 5:00pm
Details are correct at time of writing
Please check winery website for up to date details
Food
Information
Pt. Leo Estate Restaurant offers the best of seasonal and local Mornington Peninsula produce. The modern restaurant center’s around a large wood fired oven that is at the heart of the food offering. With 180-degree views looking out onto the Sculpture Park and through to Phillip Island, the restaurant is truly a celebration of regional craftsmanship. Our unique spaces can accommodate gatherings of all sizes, from our intimate fine dining restaurant, through to our all-weather outdoor terrace. All surrounded by either our 50-acre vineyard, 16-acre ‘world class’ sculpture park and uninterrupted views across Western Port Bay through to Phillip Island.
Hours
Sun 11:00am till 5:00pm Mon 11:00am till 5:00pmTue 11:00am till 5:00pmWed 11:00am till 5:00pmThu 11:00am till 5:00pmFri 11:00am till 5:00pmSat 11:00am till 5:00pm
Details are correct at time of writing
Please check winery website for up to date details
Details
| Rating |
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| Winemaker |
Tod Dexter (Consultant) |
| Established |
2006 |
| Dozens |
600 |
| Vineyards (area) |
20 ha |
| Viticulturist |
N/A |
| Opening Hours |
7 days 11-5 |
| Address |
3649 Frankston-Flinders Road, Merricks, Vic 3916
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| Telephone |
(03) 5989 9011
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| Website |
www.ptleoestate.com.au
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