Our Review
Garry Crittenden was a pioneer on the Mornington Peninsula, establishing the family vineyard over almost 40 years and introducing a number of avant-garde pruning and canopy management techniques. Much has changed – and continues to change – in cool-climate vineyard management. Crittenden has abandoned the use of synthetic fertilisers in the vineyard, focusing on biological soil health using natural tools such as compost and cover crops. Pinot noir and chardonnay remain the principal focus at the top tier, but they also produce some remarkable savagnin made under flor in the Jura style. In '15, winemaking returned to the family vineyard on the Mornington Peninsula in a newly built facility, with son Rollo in charge of the winemaking and general management and daughter Zoe overseeing marketing. -JAMES HALLIDAY
Specialities
Pinot noir, chardonnay, savagnin, pinot gris
Cellar Door
Information
Closed Christmas Day, Good Friday and Boxing Day. Bookings recommended (www.obee.com.au/crittendenestate or see website).
Hours
7 days 10.30–4.30
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Food
Information
Crittenden Restaurant, opening November 2025, features a fully renovated indoor dining space, sheltered deck overlooking the lake and vineyard, plus a beautifully landscaped terrace.
Head Chef Brunno Melo has developed a menu that celebrates the best of the Peninsula region: Fresh, local ingredients crafted into exceptional offerings. Open for lunch daily and Friday & Saturday evenings. See website for further information and bookings
Cuisine
Modern Australian
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Accommodation
Information
Three fully appointed, self-contained villas built over the property’s lake. Visit www.lakesidevillas.com.au.
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Stockist Information
Distribution Information
Crittenden distributes throughout Australia and in the UK. Please contact directly: (03) 5981 8322.
International Sales Information
UK: Delibo, James Fleetwood, jamesfleetwood@delibo.co.uk
Stockist
Please contact Crittenden for details: (03) 5981 8322.
Details
| Rating |
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| Winemaker |
Rollo Crittenden, Matt Campbell |
| Viticulturalist |
Rollo Crittenden, Garry Crittenden |
| Traditional Place Name |
Bunurong Land |
| Region |
Mornington Peninsula |
| Address |
25 Harrisons Road, Dromana, Vic 3936
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| Established |
1984 |
| Dozens |
10 000 |
| Vineyards (area) |
4.8 ha |
| Opening Hours |
7 days 10.30–4.30 |
| Telephone |
(03) 5981 8322
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| Website |
www.crittendenwines.com.au
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