For the Love of Grape
ProHighlights
- Vans and buses for groups of 2 to 24
- Door-to-door pick-up included on every tour
- Tastings and a winery lunch on full-day tours
About For the Love of Grape
For the Love of Grape runs private wine tours on the Mornington Peninsula, with a driver who stays off the wine so the whole group can taste. The business grew from MP Designated Drivers, which Alicia set up on the Peninsula in 2013. There are four ways to book. The DIY option gives you a van or bus and a driver for up to seven hours while you make your own winery bookings. The full-day tour covers four venues of your choosing with tasting fees and a winery lunch, and the large group tour suits 11 or more guests with a cheese platter, lunch and a closing drink. A half-day tastings tour fills an afternoon with three cellar doors. Groups can also finish at a brewery or distillery, or add lunch and an extra hour to a tastings day. Every tour includes local pick-up and drop-off, so nobody has to sort out a lift home. Leah looks after bookings and helps each group shortlist venues that suit its tastes and numbers, from big-name wineries to small boutique producers. The tone is relaxed and unpretentious – no wine knowledge needed – and the team is used to hens days, birthdays and casual catch-ups with friends. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the Peninsula's cool maritime climate are the usual stars of the day.
Inclusions & amenities
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Budget
Pricing
Half-day tastings run from $139 per person for 20 or more guests to $230 per person for four. A 20% surcharge applies on public holidays.
Fleet & Booking Details
Frequently asked questions
How many people can come on a For the Love of Grape tour?
DIY tours take groups of two to 24 in a 7-seat van, an 11-seat bus or a 24-seat bus. The full-day tour suits two to 11 guests, and the large group tour is for 11 or more.
What does the DIY tour include?
Local pick-up and drop-off plus a vehicle and driver for up to seven hours. You book your own wineries and pay for tastings and lunch on the day, and the team is happy to suggest venues.
What is included on the full-day tour?
Pick-up between 10.30 and 11am, four venues of your choice, all tasting fees and a winery lunch with a glass of wine at most venues, then time for a drink at the last stop.
Is there a tour suited to hens and birthday groups?
Yes. The large group tour for 11 or more guests visits three venues: tastings with a cheese platter, then a winery lunch with a glass of wine, then a cocktail, wine, cider or beer at the third stop.
Are there extra charges on public holidays?
A 20% surcharge applies to every tour and DIY package on a public holiday. Optional extras include a final drink at a brewery or distillery for an extra $10 per person.
Areas we service
Suitable occasions
Mandi Hancock
6 months ago
Alicia hosted us ( wine & foodie group of 12 ) for a full day of transport between wineries, and then delivered us to and from an unforgettable evening at " 10 Minutes by Tractor ". Alicia did an amazing job of ensuring…
Mon Turner
6 months ago
I’ve done a few wine tours with For the Love of the Grape now, and they are hands down the best, every single time. Alicia is absolutely incredible. She went above and beyond to make sure everyone had the best day, from…
Rachel
11 months ago
Absolutely amazing service! Our tour was so much fun with our guide not only telling/showing local highlights but adapting the tour and the stops along the way to made it something unique and what the group wanted (when…
Melanie Bouras
a year ago
We had the most beautiful day tasting wine on the Mornington Peninsula with Alicia, our host & driver. We enjoyed wines from small boutique and family owned wineries, as well as delicious food at Pier 10! I highly recomm…
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