Mont Rouge Estate

Mont Rouge Estate is a boutique, French-inspired cellar door and bistro on Purves Road in Red Hill, and dogs are welcome on lead in the outdoor seating and courtyard where you can take in the vineyard views. It pairs estate wines with an Italian-leaning bistro menu, so it works as a proper lunch stop with the dog rather than just a quick tasting.

The dog setup. Dogs are permitted in the outdoor and courtyard areas, kept on lead, while the bistro and cellar door interiors are for people. The outdoor area is casual and suited to a relaxed drink or lunch. Staff can often bring a water bowl on request, but pack your own bowl to be sure, and make sure your dog is comfortable in a social, seated setting.

Good to know. The estate is known for handmade, estate-grown cool-climate wines and an Italian-inspired bistro menu built to match them, all with picturesque vineyard views. Trading days can vary, so check hours before visiting.

Getting there and parking. The address is 555 Purves Road, Red Hill, with on-site parking available. It is a popular spot and parking is limited, so arrive early on weekends.

Nearby with the dogs. Several neighbouring Red Hill cellar doors also welcome dogs in their outdoor areas, and there is easy on-lead walking around the surrounding lanes to make a day of it.

When to go. Aim for an early weekend lunch sitting to secure an outdoor table before it fills. Good for owners who want a sit-down vineyard lunch with a well-settled dog.

Sources

• Mont Rouge Estate - Mornington Peninsula Wineries · morningtonpeninsulawineries.com.au
• Mont Rouge Estate - Table Agent · tableagent.com

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