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All around the world when you hear the celebratory clinking of glasses and whatever the accompanying salutation (whether it be “Cheers”, “Salute”, “Cin Cin” or “Kanpai”) the good vibes in the room will be palpable.  And raising a glass of the elegant, and definitely approachable, Pinot Noir is no exception. In homes or restaurants, by the fire or on sun drenched decks you will find fans of this seductive wine appreciating this perfectly balanced drop. It’s sophisticated, classy and knows how to please a crowd.

Mornington Peninsula has long drawn photographers to the colourful beach boxes lining the sandy coastline of Port Phillip, but this list uncovers 7 places that you might not find on your own. We have everything covered from unusual vantage points, hidden secrets and a couple of places off the beaten track.

Get your winter woollies on and warm up this winter, weather (pardon the pun!!) it be eating, walking, cycling or a drive, to keep warm you inside and out! We've got places with fireplaces, drinks that will warm the cockles of your heart and ideas for an overnight stay.

Visit Bass and Flinders Distillery to taste their standalone Truffle Gin, crafted to accentuate the earthy characteristics of fresh local Australian Black Perigord Truffles. These have sourced from some of our local Red Hill farms and the distillery’s finest hand-crafted eau de vie, a grape-based spirit produced in-house by distillation of Victorian wine which gives this gin its smooth texture.

Rainy days can be just as fun as a sunshine filled day so we’ve gathered eight ideas that’ll turn the gloomiest of days around. Most of our ideas involve staying inside where you’ll be as dry as a bone, but for the small child in all of us there is one activity which requires a little sense of adventure and a big love of animals! Read on and dread the rainy days no more.