After a massive, six-month refurbishment, the Mornington Peninsula's beloved T'Gallant Vineyard is officially back in business.
The renovations were carried out by Melbourne-based interior design crew, Bergman & Co, who handle a lot of the city's big gastro pub makeovers (Mt Erica Hotel, The Orrong Hotel, Chancery Lane etc). This time, though, they've gone continental, turning T'Gallant into a Tuscan-inspired cellar door and restaurant. Hanging plants everywhere, rustic timber furniture, lots of outdoor seating and communal tables.
T'Gallant has always been an affordable, family-friendly venue and that hasn't changed. The new-look menu still has plenty for the kids, and the wood-fired rectangular pizzas haven't gone anywhere. Take a seat in one of the three relaxed dining spaces, or find a barrel in the outdoor courtyard. There's also a beautiful cellar door, where you can sample T'Gallant's signature Pinot Gris.
You have to bring your A-Game to make it on the Mornington Peninsula. Vineyard competition is tough down here. But with the new renovations, and new management running the show, T'Gallant is still one of the best, family-friendly wineries in Victoria.
Image: Kate Shanasy.