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The Beautiful Mornington Peninsula, Just An Hour From Melbourne
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It is the wonderful first prize in the Peninsula’s 'Winter Wine Passport' event which runs from the middle of June until the end of August each year.

At any of the participating Cellar Doors, during the event, purchase 2 bottles of wine, take a winery tour, or stay and dine at one of the many boutique accommodation providers and get your passport stamped.

All you need is 5 stamps to be in the running for $3000 worth of Mornington Peninsular wines or a weekend package.

Fifteen leading wineries, boutique accommodation and wine tour operators take part, and will stamp your passport each time a purchase is made.

Once you have five stamps you’re eligible for the $3000 wine cellar prize.

The second prize is a Mornington Peninsula ‘stay and dine’ weekend package at Max’s Retreat at Red Hill, with a bottle of Red Hill Estate Sparkling Wine and a voucher to dine at a nearby restaurant, valued at $500 while the third prize is a wine tour package including accommodation for two at luxurious Lindenderry at Red Hill, and a one day winery tour for up to four people, also valued at $500.

The visitor who produces the most heavily stamped passport wins a bottle of wine from each participating cellar, along with two Luigi Bormioli Bourgogne glasses that lift the bouquet and flavours of Pinot Noir to an entirely new level.

Complimentary Luigi Bormioli Bourgogne glasses, valued at $20 each, are also be given to visitors who buy at least six bottles of wine from a single vineyard.

For information on the Winter Wine Passport, contact the Mornington Peninsula Visitor Information Centre, 1800 804 009 or (03) 5987 3078, or visit www.visitmorningtonpeninsula.org.

Passports are available from the Visitor Centre, Mornington Peninsula Vignerons Association and all participating operators.

There are so many ways to ensure you have a memorable experience in Victoria's wine region and a "Cellar Door Pass" ensures you visit both the best boutique and iconic wineries.

With over 60 partners, a cellar door pass will ensure that your touring of Victoria's wineries is the best it can be!

Your cellar door pass includes 6 bottles of wine up to the total value of $150, from 6 different wineries, premium wine tastings, winery tours and other special offers with over $150 value.

It also includes a wine discovery CD featuring many of Victoria’s leading wine makers, delivery of a 12 bottle carton of wine to anywhere in Australia, transit insurance up to $300 and a $20 reward voucher to spend at selected gourmet establishments, each time another 6 bottles of wine are purchased.

You’ll also get a Victorian cellar door directory to guide you through your journey and a smartcard identifying you as a special guest and valid for 12 months from the first use.

Your Cellar Door Pass is available from the Mornington Peninsula Visitor Information Centre and Booking Service.

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Hi, my name is John Morrad, I'm the author of the-discount-travel-guide.com and I have lived, worked and travelled the length and breadth of Australia since arriving from England as an immigrant in 1974.

My website, The Discount travel Guide is my contribution to those who visit Australia on holiday or those who are just interested in the country and it's people.

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