Restaurant
Avani Wines
98 Stanleys Rd, Red Hill South VIC 3937, Australia
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98 Stanleys Rd, Red Hill South VIC 3937, Australia
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Skip the standard vineyard charcuterie board. In Red Hill South, Avani pairs low-intervention estate bottles with spice-driven Indian cooking. Peninsula regulars quietly steer newcomers toward the skin-contact Pinot Gris alongside grilled octopus and spiced lamb shoulder. You drop in for a quick glass, catch the kitchen aromatics, and scrap the afternoon over shared plates looking out across the vines.
- Spice-Driven Winery Dining: Indian-inspired multi-course feasts and shared plates paired directly with estate vintages, defying standard vineyard fare.
- Distinctive Cool-Climate Pours: Low-intervention winemaking spotlighting skin-contact Pinot Gris, estate Syrah, and balanced cool-climate Chardonnay.
- Family-Led Cellar Door: Warm, unpretentious hospitality hosted directly by the winemaking family across an intimate vineyard setting.
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Why Choose Avani Wines
Experience minimal-intervention wines and spice-driven cellar door dining on the Mornington Peninsula. Reserve your table today.
Distinctive Indian-Inspired Cellar Door Menu
Avani redefines Mornington Peninsula dining by pairing complex, desi-influenced shared plates directly with estate vintages.
The Indian-inspired shared plates were full of flavour and perfectly balanced, pairing beautifully with the wines.
Eddie Letico Skin-Contact and Cool-Climate Syrah Pours
Moving beyond regional clichés, the estate champions low-intervention winemaking with standout skin-contact Pinot Gris and cool-climate Syrah.
the signature Syrah is a standout but my favourite would have to be the versatile skin contact Pinot Gris
Jaclyn Wong Curated Multi-Course 'Feed Me' Menus
Shared group dining is effortless with multi-course set menus that let parties relax while tasting through the kitchen's signature dishes.
We chose the “feed me” menu and it was plentiful, thoughtful and perfectly curated.
Nick McGrath Inclusive Dining for Dietary Requirements
Rather than offering afterthought substitutes, the kitchen crafts equally creative dishes for vegetarian and coeliac guests.
As the only vegetarian in our group, I particularly appreciated that I was taken on the same culinary journey as everyone else, rather than receiving an afterthought alternative.
Richard Misso Guided Cellar Door Wine Tastings
Cellar door visitors receive hands-on, educational tastings that explore the craft behind low-intervention vintages.
We had such a great tasting and he taught us so much about the wine.
Kimberly Tarei Direct Winemaker Family Hospitality
Guests engage directly with the winemaking family, enjoying personalized tasting flights and hospitality rooted in genuine care.
The owner (whose mother is the chief winemaker) was kind enough to put together a mix of snacks to accompany my tasting and they were all divine in flavour, texture and presentation.
Sarah Steel
Most popular items
Standout multi-course dining and signature estate pours highlighted by guests
"Feed Me" Menu
We chose the “feed me” menu and it was plentiful, thoughtful and perfectly curated.
Nick McGrath Chardonnay
The chardonnay was perfect.
Don GREGG Syrah
The Syrah on offer is as good as any we've ever sampled.
Adam Balchin Skin-Contact Pinot Gris
my favourite would have to be the versatile skin contact Pinot Gris
Jaclyn Wong
Other favorites
Specialty drinks, supplemental plates, chef collaborations, and cellar door memberships that expand the Avani experience.
Homemade Lemonade
The Indian inspired flavours combined with Avani wines and homemade lemonade were a real treat.
Alexis Gray Grilled Octopus
We had the grilled octopus as an additional dish and this was a stand out.
Georgia Snow Chef Pop-Up Degustations
Highlights include regular pop up food/wine degustations by popular Melb chefs
Jaclyn Wong Avani Wine Club
I joined the wine club, can't wait to receive their delightful drops 🥰
Kimberly Tarei
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful hospitality and family-led details that set this Red Hill South destination apart—reserve your table to experience cellar door dining done differently.
Seamless Celebration Coordination
For weddings, proposals, and milestone birthdays, host Retu and the family assist with setup from start to finish, ensuring an effortless celebration in the vineyard.
First-Class Dietary Inclusivity
Vegetarian and coeliac guests receive the same multi-course culinary care and depth of flavour as everyone else, avoiding afterthought substitutions.
Family-Guided Wine Education
Tastings at the cellar door are guided directly by the family, sharing thirty years of estate history alongside insights into their minimal-intervention Syrah and skin-contact wines.
Tailored Pours and Tasting Credits
Visitors enjoy personal hospitality at the tasting bar, from custom snack pairings to accompany orange wines to cellar door tasting fees offset against take-home bottle purchases.
Before you head over
Practical guidance on reservations, dietary dining, and making the most of your cellar door visit.
Book Lunch in Advance
Many visitors drop in expecting just a brief cellar door tasting, only to realize the kitchen aromatics make a full lunch irresistible. With word spreading quickly and limited seating, secure your lunch booking well in advance rather than relying on walk-in availability.
Dine Confidently with Dietary Needs
Dining with dietary restrictions is stress-free here. Coeliac and vegetarian diners are catered for with deliberate, spice-driven dishes that receive the same culinary focus as the rest of the menu rather than simple afterthought substitutions.
Opt for the 'Feed Me' Feast
For the optimal experience across shared plates, choose the multi-course 'feed me' menu paired with estate pours like the skin-contact Pinot Gris. Cellar door tasting fees can be offset against bottle purchases, so book your table today to secure your afternoon feast.
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