Take a deep dive into the unique terroir of sub regional Mornington Peninsula. This intimate experience hosted in our private tasting room, will take you on an in-depth exploration of our vineyard sites and their individual characteristics. This is a rare opportunity to taste through a selection of limited release wines.
Enjoy all the Mornington Peninsula has to offer with this tranquil package for two in partnership with Alba Thermal Springs & Spa.
Start your journey at Alba Thermal Springs & Spa and spend the morning relaxing at this restorative haven before joining us at the Ten Minutes by Tractor Cellar Door for a wine tasting to explore the unique terroir of the Mornington Peninsula.
Discover the true art of fine wine and fine dining with this immersive experience for two.
At Ten Minutes by Tractor we strive for continual improvement and innovation in all that we do - both in the vineyard, winery and our restaurant. During this experience, our host will provide guests with a deeper understanding of our philosophy and what it takes to produce wines and a dining experience at the highest level.
Taking into account social and political history, The Australian Ark highlights the imagination, strength, and foresight of Australia’s fine wine pioneers as they built an industry that became a centre of influence and power over more than two centuries.
Lifted aromas of spiced strawberry and stewed rhubarb lead into a palate layered with ripe cassis and subtle, perfumed red plum. Beneath the fruit, a savoury thread of sultry, sappy tannins and a whisper of liquorice lend depth and intrigue. A line of bright acidity carries the wine with poise and persistence, making it perfectly suited to richer dishes such as duck breast with cherry jus, glazed pork belly, or roast quail with wild mushroom risotto. A wine that brings both vibrancy and structure to the table.
A wonderful example of McCutcheon at its best. An opulent and layered mid palate dominated by stone fruits; white peach & yellow nectarine, together with hints of rock melon and spice that builds in power and depth from front to back. The wine has great concentration and will cellar well for many years to come.
Aromas of flint and orange blossom lead to a silky fine palate, with elements of marmalade and grapefruit. There is a lovely purity and balance to this wine which reflects its class and years of toil in the vineyard. A linear line of acid underlying the fruit adds precision and a lovely persistence to the wine.
This wine has an elegant lift of lemon, with hints of melon, kiwi fruit and spice. A sultry palate that is round, mouth filling and elegant. Characteristics of melon and lime zest criss-cross the palate, with pithy citrus notes and an alluring fine phenolic mineral edge on the finish.
Aromas of spice and white jasmine welcome you to the glass. This Judd has a lovely core of fruit, with elements of white peach, nectarine and lemon, with a halo of delicate floral notes. It has both power and elegance - a beautifully balanced wine that finishes with a long savoury and saline edge, a very familiar end note to this wine. This is a standout vintage for the Judd Chardonnay, one of the best, however unfortunately production was very limited.
A symphony of rose petal, sweet rhubarb, spiced sumac, bramble, and autumnal characters lift from the glass. This is a classic McCutcheon Pinot with elegant red fruits and a finely detailed structure. There is an ever changing range of secondary and fruit characters that evolve beautifully in the glass, given time. It is a complex wine that is alluring, light on its feet and leads a merry dance right to the end.
A darker, more powerful and brooding style of Pinot. This wine has a lovely core of dark fruits; fragrant red cherry and mulberry aromas, with a hint of liquorice and vanilla. It is complex and has a rich mid palate, with earthy undergrowth characters brooding below. With a firm structure and fine grippy tannins, this wine has a lovely crisp acidity.
An elegant wine with subtle hints of pink musk, violets and raspberry on the nose. It is well structured but needs a little time to open up. On the palate there is red and dark cherry fruit with earthy truffle undertones and background spice. The tannins are silky and plush and give a subtle grip on the finish.
Finger lime, ginger and a whiff of nettle leaf deliver a fresh and vibrant nose pointing the way to a fine and elegant fruit profile. Despite this fine edge, the textural elements race across the palate with hints of almond meal and lemon curd adding further layers of complexity and character.
Selected from our Main Ridge vineyards –‘up the hill', this wine speaks of the subregion with lifted spice – hints of cinnamon, cardamon and crushed autumn leaves intertwined with a potpourri of strawberry, red fruit, rose petal & violets. A mouth filling palate with beautiful balance and length.
Fruit compote and hints of toasted fennel and rosemary lead the way to what is a layered, complex and brooding style of Pinot Noir. Satsuma plum, cherry, cranberry sauce and fine chewy tannins fill the palate and linger for some time.
Like a "frangipani opening up to kiss the salty air." This Judd Chardonnay is fresh and lifted with hints of green paw paw, wet stone, lemon and a mineral drive from start to finish! A wine that will continue to impress and age well.
Flinty upfront, this well-rounded Wallis chardonnay has ripe citrus, lemon curd, hints of almond, fresh mandarin and green mango traversing the palate.
This McCutcheon comes from the Ridge block of the vineyard sitting at nearly 200m elevation. The cool breeze coming over the ridge keeps the micro-climate within the vines cool and helps maintain the beautiful crisp and natural acidity complementing the evocative flavours of this wine.
A floral lift of white blossom and jasmine on the nose sync in beautifully with the hints of ginger and tangerine rind on the palate. Citrus notes continue to drive this wine with pings of acidity and a crunch on the finish that opens and softens while the wine breathes in the glass
An exotic nose of curry leaf and spice with hints of honeydew and flint form the backbone of this multiple site Chardonnay. While the acid is tight, it creates a strong drive through the palate that is met by bursts of citrus peel with a fine finish.
A well rounded wine that shows great concentration and balance. The drive compliments the fruit weight and the notes of nectarine and citrus only provide satisfaction and enjoyment.
Lifted guava, apple and lemon rind. A continuous stream of flavours from white flower to custard combine to form a focussed and finely driven wine that has so much appeal and satisfaction.
A mixture of spices of sumac and black mustard seed sit alongside the underlying mocha and dark fruits present. A tight and structured Pinot Noir that delivers on grip and presence.