Spring is the perfect time of year to unfurl from your winter hibernation and take yourself on a gastronomic journey through the Mornington Peninsula. Here the foodie scene has been growing in leaps and bounds with more options for tempting your taste buds than ever before. From cellar doors to farmgates, fine-dining restaurants to breweries and distilleries, the opportunity to sample local flavours are seemingly endless and have seen the region awarded the Most Delicious Region in 2018.

Show dad he’s the bee’s knees on Father’s Day.

This year it’s time to up the ante by spoiling dad with great food and making new memories together. Why? Because dads are one of a kind, they make sacrifices that go unnoticed until we grow up ourselves, they influence us, protect us and try their best to help us become well-rounded adults. And while a voucher or a new set of handkerchiefs wouldn’t go unappreciated, we think dad deserves the gift of great company.

Mornington Peninsula is full of places that offer delectable locally produced food, wine and spirits. Luckily some of the chefs, winemakers and distillers love to share their secrets with you. Learning something new can be hugely satisfying and if you are sharing the experience with others you are sure to have some laughs along the way.  Book ahead to avoid disappointment!

Founded by a visionary wine legend, Garry Crittenden, and with second generation wine-maker, Rollo Crittenden, still pushing the boundaries, Crittenden Estate is owned and operated by a family that loves everything about wine. With more than three decades of experience under their belts, they consistently deliver world class results and seriously good wines that are a joy to explore and share with family and friends.

Love, love, love this spin on a traditional apple pie, with plenty of Mornington Peninsula Apples along with cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and sultanas. Old Granny Mock sure knew what she was doing when it came to creating a mouth watering and fragrant dish of delicousness! 

Use this recipe card to recreate your own Wine Food Farmgate menu, then share all of your delicious creations with #winefoodfarmgate