Avani Wines

Avani Wines is a small, family-run cellar door on Stanleys Road in Red Hill South, known for cool-climate Syrah and an intimate tasting experience. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor areas, though it is worth a quick call ahead since seating is limited and the venue is small.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor and alfresco seating, with owners accompanying them; the indoor tasting space is not open to dogs, as is standard for cellar doors. Keep your dog on leash throughout, bring your own water bowl, and clean up after them. Because the venue is intimate, ringing ahead to confirm outdoor seating is available on the day saves a wasted trip.

Good to know. The focus is premium, small-batch cool-climate Syrah alongside other varietals, poured in a quiet setting with vineyard views. An Indian-inspired shared menu is offered to pair with the wines. This is a slow, sit-down tasting rather than a large open lawn, so it suits a calm dog that settles at your feet.

Getting there and parking. Located at 98 Stanleys Road, Red Hill South, reached by car off Mornington-Flinders Road. On-site parking is available.

Nearby with the dogs. Tucks is a short drive away and has an explicit pets-welcome policy with a larger outdoor lawn. The Red Hill Rail Trail is close by for a walk before or after your tasting, and Green Olive at Red Hill has expansive dog-friendly outdoor seating a short drive on.

Best on a quieter weekday or an off-peak afternoon, when the small outdoor space is easier to secure. Good for owners with a settled dog who want an unhurried tasting rather than a busy, sprawling venue.

Sources

• Avani Winery | Mornington Peninsula · avanisyrah.com.au
• Five Dog-friendly Venues | The Ninch · theninch.com.au
• Avani Wines - Visit Mornington Peninsula · visitmorningtonpeninsula.org
• Dog-Friendly Guide to the Mornington Peninsula · petstock.com.au

Compiled from public sources and verified listings. Always confirm current rules with the venue or council before you travel.