Research shows that experiences bring people more happiness than do 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, they make people happier as time goes by. A day galavanting about exploring Mornington Peninsula wine will bring joyous memories long after that new gold bracelet is lost in the back of your jewellery drawer.
Plunge Wine Tours go way beyond a cellar door crawl as owner, Arthur fills your day with stories, hijinks and laughter. Wine tastings become a one-on-one with the winemaker, a farmgate visit becomes a behind-the-scenes experience and lunch becomes an inspired regional feast enjoyed with local wines.
At Jackalope, Arthur visits his winemaker wife, Geraldine McFaul in her barrel room to taste wines of distinct providence. Up the road, Moorooduc Estate unleash fragrant, wild yeast fermented Chardonnay and around the corner Quealy Winery pour organic wines bursting with flavour and personality.
Your day starts picnicking beside the lapping shores of Western Port Bay where you share local wines, regional cheese and other treats. Here on Pt Leo Beach, you can hitch up your skirt or roll your trousers up and sip a crisp Sparkling Blanc de Blanc while splashing about in the shallows. A chance sighting of dolphins may push a Prancing Horse Estate Pinot Noir tasting into second place for the day’s most memorable experience.
Arthur's winemaking friends are willing to take the extra step with a tasting experience and all they want in return is for people to appreciate what effort goes into their wines.
The focus is getting you to the heart and soul of the region, meeting artisans, dropping by private cellars and picking up a cache of the best local wines.
The tour provides far greater insight to the land, its produce and its people. All you have to do is commit to shedding your work-day skin and become a curious traveller again- running the full gamut of emotions and experiences. A day out like this will ultimately make you smarter and happier, so why spend your hard-earned on anything else?
