Merricks Creek is a family run business that has been making minute parcels of high quality wine for nearly two decades. These wines can now be enjoyed at our vineyard, accompanied by a selection of creatively inspired share plates and experienced amongst the vines. Surrounded by trees, the property offers a tranquil escape and enchanting views, leaving civilisation to become only a distant memory.
Winemaking at Merricks Creek began in 2001 when a contract to sell our pinot noir crop suddenly collapsed. Until then we had considered ourselves grape growers only. We have continued making pinot noir every year since that fateful 2001 vintage and in 2015 we produced our first chardonnay. This is a hobby “gone mad” but we, and our now grown up children, simply love the place and everything that comes with it.
BOTTLE
Merricks Creek Pinot Noir: $50
Merricks Creek Pinot Noir Close Planted: $100
Merricks Creek Chardonnay: $50
BY THE GLASS
Merricks Creek Pinot Noir: $10
Merricks Creek Chardonnay: $10
Open every Saturday and Sunday
We serve small plates for guests to enjoy with our wine
KITCHEN CLOSES 3.30PM
$15 PLATES TO SHARE
MENU FOR 16th & 17th February 2019
Terrines:
Pork, pistachio, pickles
Duck, brandy prunes
Chicken, leek, touch of truffle
Chicken, leek and mustard
Pate
Chicken, diakon carrot pickle
Duck, sour cherry
Brillat Savarin (200g: triple cream cheese) baked ‘til soft, spiced rum fruit, warm baguette ($25.00: 15 minutes)
Olasagasti anchovies, warm baguette
Fiori di Burrata (fresh balls of mozzarella with drop of cream in centre),
tomatoes, basil, Vino Cotto, grilled Irrewarra sourdough
Fresh goat curd, tomatoes, beetroot, capers, olives, warm baguette
Irrewarra sourdough, grilled, oil, durkah, labne
Sausage rolls, tomato chutney; tomato sauce ($10.00)
Grilled raclette cheese, hot potatoes, cornichons, cocktail onions
Six hours braised lamb shoulder, smashed peas
Pork, fennel meatballs, tomato sauce, orzo pasta
Roasted vegetable lasagne
Cheeses: quince paste, fig walnut roulade, spiced apricots, orange date paste
D’Affinois Campagnier, Fromagerie Guilloteau, France
Tarwin Blue, Berry's Creek, South Gippsland
Cloth matured cheddar, 24 months reserve, Pyengana, Tasmania
SWEET PLATES
Kahlua espresso deconstructed tiramisu
Affogato: Kahlua; Frangelico; Virgin
Limoncello, ice-cream and homemade lemon curd
Strawberries, ice-cream, salted caramel; choc rum’n raison
Gluten free biscuits and bread available
$7 KIDS PLATES
Cheese toastie
Vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce
Read our recent cellar door reviews from these fine media outlets:
Merricks Creek takes the casual dining experience and turns it into something spectacular. They offer a great range of sharing plates to tuck into, using only high quality and fresh ingredients that really make difference to your palate. more
Merricks Creek Winery set up shop down in Merricks 20 years ago, in the stunning surrounds of the Mornington Peninsula. With 15 years of harvesting and winemaking, 2016 saw the opening of a cellar door and restaurant, making Merricks Creek Winery a must-visit for your next weekend trip down the coast. more
One of our favourite day or weekend trips is heading down the coast to Mornington. Mornington is full of beautiful beaches and amazing wineries at every turn, and we try and explore new nooks down the Peninsula every time we set out that way. more
One of my favourite day or weekend trips out of Melbourne is the Mornington Peninsula. It’s a diverse region, full of pristine beaches, great surf and a burgeoning food scene, brimming with top quality restaurants and picturesque wineries. And just over an hour from the city, it makes the perfect weekend escape. read more
Surrounded by rows of beautiful vines, the newly added cellar door to Merricks Creek Wines is the perfect balance of sophistication and homeliness. After all, it was once the living room of the Parker family, who have been running this wine business for 15 years now. read more
Pinot Noir would have to be one of the joys of life. Australians have been in a Pinot Noir love affair in recent years. From the big bold smash your face Cabernets and Shiraz wines of the 80s and 90s there's a new appreciation for food friendly wines for which Pinot Noir is a great example. Deep cherry and plum nuances with a touch of sweetness, Pinot Noir is alluring. read more
Every Saturday & Sunday 12 noon - 4pm.
Closed on public holidays.
Address: 44 Merricks Rd, Merricks – corner of Yal Yal Rd.
Victoria, 3916, Australia
Phone: (03) 5989 8868
Email: merrickscreek@ozemail.com.au
Merricks Creek Cellar Door offer the perfect lunchtime spot for all grazing and wine-sipping lovers. This picturesque vineyard specialises in pinot noirs and chardonnays, all of which you can enjoy while admiring the stupendously beautiful view. more