Avani Wines

Down in Red Hill South, a family-run operation is entirely flipping the Mornington Peninsula winery script. Forget the standard-issue charcuterie boards. Avani Wines pours thoughtfully crafted, minimal-intervention vintages alongside next-level, Indian-inspired plates. Peninsula purists are quietly obsessing over the pairing of their textural skin-contact Pinot Gris with beautifully composed, desi-influenced dishes that completely redefine cellar door dining. Rustic. Intimate. Genuinely warm. You drop in for a quick tasting of their pristine Chardonnay, catch a whiff of the aromatics coming out of the kitchen, and suddenly you’re canceling your afternoon plans to stay for lunch. It’s that kind of place—where serious viticulture meets unapologetic, spice-driven flavor.