One hour south of Melbourne, 200 vineyards and 55 cellar doors open to showcase Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio and Shiraz. Annual event calendar available. Industry association of winemakers and grape growers. The Mornington Peninsula Vignerons Association Inc (MPVA) is the official industry association representing Mornington Peninsula Wineries. The current plantings in the region started in 1972... The Mornington Peninsula Wine Region is a special place where vines thrive in sheltered undulating valleys nurtured by a cool maritime climate creating elegant, personality-packed award-winning wines - predominantly Pinot Noir and Chardonnay with Pinot Grigio and Shiraz a smaller presence. Mornington Peninsula's signature wine? It is supple & alluring, coaxing elegant and delicate varietal characters from the locally grown Pinot Noir. Appropriately, the region's wines show great finesse but don't be fooled by any apparent delicacy, as these wines are packed full of intensity, structure & texture.