Situated in Victoria’s renowned Mornington Peninsula, Kooyong and Port Phillip Estate define their philosophy through three powerful words: place, stewardship, and conviviality. The team feels inherently connected to the land they manage, crafting wines that convey a true sense of the specific place and season in which they were grown. Because environmental and social sustainability underpin all their endeavours, achieving Sustainable Winegrowing Australia certification provided the perfect overarching framework to guide and measure their work.
For Port Phillip Estate, their designated sustainability superpower is legacy and community. They deeply value their local community and their role within it, placing “conviviality”—the act of coming together—at the heart of everything they do.
This social commitment shows up in a wide range of community initiatives. The team engages in volunteering, raises funds for grassroots community-focused organisations, partners with non-profits, and sponsors cultural events. They even dedicate time to preparing and delivering meals for community members who are experiencing difficulty, and they are always excited when their local involvement yields a positive impact.
Place, stewardship, & conviviality.
For visitors exploring the area, Port Phillip Estate offers much more than a standard cellar door visit. The property features luxury bolthole accommodation consisting of six architecturally designed vineyard suites that attract guests who appreciate thoughtful design and genuine hospitality. Perched above the vines, each expansive suite boasts floor-to-ceiling windows and private terraces with sweeping views across to Western Port Bay, inviting guests to slow down and immerse themselves in the landscape.
While staying or tasting on the property, visitors might also catch a glimpse of the local wildlife. On most days, a large mob of kangaroos can be seen enjoying the grassland and bushland right next to the Farrago vineyard block at the Kooyong property.
If you are looking to explore the Mornington Peninsula further, the Port Phillip Estate team highly recommends visiting Cape Schanck. It serves as the starting point for several walking trails that offer spectacular coastal scenery.
The team’s absolute favourites include the walk down to Bushrangers Bay for a swim, or hiking up through Greens Bush National Park. This national park area is noted for its incredible diversity of flora and fauna, and large mobs of kangaroos can often be spotted there at dusk.
