Experiences bring people more happiness than possessions and spending money on experiences is more likely to bring lasting happiness than spending money on material goods. People don't get sick of memories. On the contrary, as time goes by, they make people happier. A day on the Mornington Peninsula laughing and tasting wines brings joyous memories long after that new bracelet gets tangled up in your jewellery box.
A Plunge Wine Tour goes beyond a cellar door crawl as owner, Arthur fills your day with stories and laughter. Wine tastings are a one-on-one experience with the winemaker, a farmgate visit becomes a behind-the-scenes education and lunch is an inspired regional feast enjoyed with local wines.
At Jackalope, Arthur visits his winemaker wife, Geraldine in her barrel room to taste wines of grace and substance. Up the road, Moorooduc Estate unleash fragrant, wild yeast fermented Chardonnay while down in Balnarring, Quealy Winemakers showcase organic wines bursting with flavour and personality.
Your day starts beside the lapping shores of Western Port Bay where, on a decorative picnic table, you share a local sparkling wine, regional cheese and other treats. Here on Pt Leo Beach, you can hitch-up your skirt or roll-your trousers up and sip a Blanc de Blanc while splashing about in the shallows. A chance sighting of dolphins may push a private Pinot Noir tasting into second place for the tour’s most memorable experience.
Arthur's focus is getting you to the heart and soul of the region, meeting artisans, visiting private cellars and purchasing a caché of the best local wines.
The tour provides far greater insight into the land, the produce and the people. Just shed your working-day attire to become a curious traveller again, enjoying a range of emotions and experiences. A day touring will ultimately make you happier, so why spend your hard-earned on anything else?
