WHAT’S ON

The full a la carte menu will be available, as well as some extra-especially-special-specials from the chefs. Our first a la carte winter dinner service will be Friday 30th May, with bookings available between 5.30pm – 8pm and can be made online, in person or over the phone.

We’re running a series of European getaways with a riparian theme—three monthly masterclasses in June, July and August with local wine expert Ed Merrison. Show judge, accredited educator and finalist in the 67 Pall Mall Global Wine Communicator Awards, Ed has specially selected a series of wines to take you through the grapes, tastes, textures and landscapes of three segments of Europe: the Loire and Rhône in France and a Teutonic trio of the Mosel, Rhine and Danube in Germany and Austria.

We’re running a series of European getaways with a riparian theme—three monthly masterclasses in June, July and August with local wine expert Ed Merrison. Show judge, accredited educator and finalist in the 67 Pall Mall Global Wine Communicator Awards, Ed has specially selected a series of wines to take you through the grapes, tastes, textures and landscapes of three segments of Europe: the Loire and Rhône in France and a Teutonic trio of the Mosel, Rhine and Danube in Germany and Austria.

We’re running a series of European getaways with a riparian theme—three monthly masterclasses in June, July and August with local wine expert Ed Merrison. Show judge, accredited educator and finalist in the 67 Pall Mall Global Wine Communicator Awards, Ed has specially selected a series of wines to take you through the grapes, tastes, textures and landscapes of three segments of Europe: the Loire and Rhône in France and a Teutonic trio of the Mosel, Rhine and Danube in Germany and Austria.

Neighbours, Merricks Store and Stonier are coming together once more for our annual Progressive Wine Dinner - a meaningful tradition in a world that too often forgets the value of a simple gathering.

Join us for a fun evening at the Merricks Store for a FABULOUS cause! With canapes, beverages and live music by music.for.two included, we will also enjoy a short presentation by the Mornington Peninsula Koala Conservation (MPKC) on their efforts to save koalas in the region. It's a great chance to learn about local wildlife and have a good time with friends and family. Full ticket price going directly to MPKC for koala conservation efforts across the Mornington Peninsula. drinks and canapés $80pp + booking fee

From 3pm on Sunday 4th May join us in welcoming Bruce and Chyka Keebaugh over a glass of bubbles and one of their famous chicken sandwiches to celebrate the launch of Bruce’s dazzling new book ‘By Invitation Only’.

Enjoy Australias most awarded sparkling wine in the Garden at Merricks Store! Taste your way around the range of sparkling wines by House of Arras, both vintage & non vintage. Discover your new favourite sparkling & let the afternoon pass you by as you soak up the atmosphere of springtime in our glorious garden. Indulge in gorgeous, fresh food crafted to match delightfully with the House of Arras sparkling wines. Think freshly shucked oysters, prawn rolls, charcuterie & cheese. No bookings required.

How does a girl that grew up in Western Victoria win the world’s longest and most grueling horse race, the Mongol Derby? Come along to Merricks store for a 2 course lunch & accompanying wines and meet Missy Morgan for yourself! $90 p/p all inclusive strictly limited numbers

For one night only Chin Chin Executive Chef, Benjamin Cooper is hitting the road to host a series of events celebrating the release of the new cook book ‘Still Hungry’. Merricks store are delighted to be involved with this 4 course dinner & book launch

Come along to a community focused evening at Merricks Store for compressions & Croissants in the morning or compressions and canapés in the evening with your local paramedics & learn how to save a life.

‘SUNKISSED’ Join us for a special one-night-only solo exhibition to launch Anna Tronson’s collection of hand-painted ceramics. “Joyful pieces inspired by nostalgic childhood memories of simple, sunny days spent on the Mornington Peninsula and more recent times spent on the East coast of Tasmania. No booking required

With the girls having to take an unavoidable rain check in Autumn, they’re definitely on track to lunch with us this Spring! With Annabelle and Sophie having been on our “guest wish list” for a long time, we are thrilled to welcome them for a very special afternoon of conversation, lunch, wine & of course, their fabulous company!

Our Traders collection in Merricks House will transform in to The Spring House, launching Friday 20th September. We are looking forward to introducing you to some brand new Traders (keep an eye on our Instagram for regular updates, or even better, call in!) as well as new collections from our stable favourites. Just a hint…this Spring, it’s all about colour!

Over four Wednesdays in August Merricks Store is excited to be putting on an informal four-week wine course to thoroughly explore the basics of wine. Wine writer and educator Ed Merrison will lead you through key grape varieties and explore the implications of various winegrowing conditions and winemaking choices. You’ll find out why wine smells, tastes and costs what it does and gain insight that will immeasurably improve your experience of choosing what to drink, visiting cellar doors and being around others who enjoy wine. The sessions include a light dinner. Wednesday 7th August 6pm - 8pm Wednesday 14th August 6pm - 8pm Wednesday 21st August 6pm - 8pm Wednesday 28th August 6pm - 8pm

Marco and Michelle Singarella the Founders of vino bambino have been importing wines from Italy for 15 years have just recently returned from Italy and more specifically Tuscany. You will be guided through this stunning region full of culture and history, hearing personal stories from the producers of these wines.

We invite you to join us for an in depth look at the wines of this famous region paired by our chefs to Tuscany’s most well known and loved dishes.

Come along to our Cellar Door and meet Paramdeep (Param) Ghumman owner & Chief Winemaker of Nazaaray Estate, Mornington Peninsula’s southernmost winery. Param will be offering tastings of a selection of Nazaaray wines, discussing how they are made and answering any of your questions. No bookings required, just show up on Saturday afternoon!

Come along to our Cellar Door and meet Lucas Blanck of Kerri Greens Wines. Lucas will be offering tastings of a selection of Kerri Greens wines discussing how they are made and answering any of your questions.

Come along to our Cellar Door and meet Peter Dillon Chief Winemaker for Handpicked wines. Peter will be offering tastings of a selection of Handpicked wines, discussing how they are made and answering any of your questions.

Ooh la la… Celebrate Bastille with Maison By Patrice at Merricks Store! We welcome Patrice Repellin in leading our kitchen team to create a heartwarming, convivial French dinner, for one night only. Book a table with friends and/or family and join us for a celebratory evening, French bistro style. We have also put together a list of French wines for you to choose from, and our full restaurant wine list will be available. For those (like us!) that adore fresh truffles, they’re in season and will be available as an optional extra on the night. French attire is encouraged, but not essential.

Merricks Store together with Western Port Writes is thrilled to present a night of storytelling with renowned food and wine writers Richard Cornish and Max Allen. Hear the mesmerising tale of Western Port’s Angasi oyster – an ancient food source for the Bunurong People, its near-disappearance in the 19th century and recent efforts to restore the oyster reefs.

Come along to our Cellar Door and meet Peter McLean of Brothers McLean Wines. Peter will be offering tastings of a selection of Brothers McLean wines discussing how they are made and answering any of your questions.

Come along to our Cellar Door and meet Selma Lowther of Elan Wines. Selma will be offering tastings of a selection of Elan Vineyards wines discussing how they are made and answering any of your questions.

Come along to our Cellar Door and meet Ewan Campbell & Maïtèna Zantvoort of Phaedrus Estate. Ewan & Maïtèna will be offering tastings of a selection of Phaedrus Estate wines discussing how they are made and answering any of your questions.

Come along to our Cellar Door and meet Ryan Horaczko founder and winemaker of Solum Wines. Ryan will be offering tastings of a selection of Solum wines whilst discussing how they are made and answering any of your questions.

Together with Le Creuset, we are excited to invite you to attend an exclusive cooking demonstration here at Merricks Store. 6pm -9pm Wednesday 5th June. Whether you are a long time collector, or curious about the difference beautiful cookware can make to your cooking, this will be a fun, informative and interactive evening for folks that like us, love to cook!

Come along to our Cellar Door and meet Paul Scorpo of Scorpo Estate, one of Mornington Peninsula’s finest vineyards & winery. Paul will be offering tastings of a selection of Scorpo wines, including his premium 'Eocene' Chardonnay & 'Cherry Orchard' Pinot Noir. Discussing how they are made and answering any of your questions. No bookings required, just show up on Saturday afternoon!

Starting with canapes by the fire, then moving into the dining room for a delicious Italian feast matched to the fine and rare wines of Piemonte DOCG, Italy,

Marco will take us on a journey to the heart of Barolo, Cannubi. Cannubi is one of the most complex and fascinating cru, Barolos.

What could be better than a fabulous evening of wine, nibbles & learning to decorate your very own cupcakes, like Dee?

Discover your new favourite Rosé & let the afternoon pass you by as you soak up the atmosphere of Springtime in our garden.

Merricks Store is taking you back to Andalucía for a rerun of our sell-out tour of the Marco de Jerez with wine educator Ed Merrison (aka Vininspo!).

Come along to a community focused evening at Merricks Store for compressions, cheese & wine with your local paramedics & learn how to save a life.

Our long-time friend & acclaimed garden designer Paul Bangay visits the Traders to celebrate the release of his new book, 'A Life in Garden Design.' Join us for a book signing & drinks on Friday 13th October from 3:30pm - 4:30pm. 

Sherry comes to Merricks! We're brightening up winter by letting in the Andalusian sun, its deep-blue skies, dazzling white-chalk soils & cool, calm bodegas. This will be a delicious evening of what promises to be an evening of delicious Iberian escapism.

For one night only, Merricks Store & DMG Fine Wine combine to provide a wonderful opportunity to indulge in a deliciously warming evening of French & Italian food & wine with special guests Thibaut Caumont & Fabio Nistrio.

Progressive Wine Dinner in Merricks with two great neighbours - Stonier Wines and Merricks Store.

We are delighted to be welcoming Alexandra Ganipeau of the French Hack to the store for an intimate and Frenchy-fun lunch.

Join us for drinks and a memorable afternoon in the garden to meet Adam and personally view his exceptional works. The more the merrier! We look forward to seeing you there.

Catch up with friends over a glass of wine & snacks, while learning a little about wine too! 5 - 7pm, select Fridays throughout Summer.

We're thrilled to be celebrating 100 years of service to the community. We hope you join us for an exciting day of fun and festivities.

With very special guest Maggie Beer as our Head Judge, we are searching for the best home baked birthday cake on the Mornington Peninsula. We can’t wait to see what you create! Click here for more details.

Merricks General Wine Store warmly invite you to attend our first biodynamic & organic wine dinner.

This event is now sold out. Please do add your name to the waiting list and we will contact you if any seats become available. Thank you

Join us for a delightful dinner as we hear two compelling perspectives of India.

This Summer, Merricks General Wine Store is unveiling its eleventh instalment of The Traders lifestyle boutique at Merricks House.

For more than three years, we have witnessed the demonstration of powerful community opposition to AGL’s proposal – exposing the massive amounts of climate pollution the project would pump out & the damage it would cause the unique plants, animals & habitats of Westernport’s internationally recognised wetlands.

Not your ordinary lunch, as we hear about the life changing work in the alcohol addiction space, from two very positive people with real life experiences.

A relaxed lunch under the pergola to officially launch our beautiful country garden with the designer, PAUL BANGAY.

Rachel is well known to many for her acting roles in Against All Odds, The Thorn Birds, Rain Shadow & her directing roles of Beautiful Kate & Palm Beach. However, on this occasion Rachel will be talking about her current, very personal project, STANDING ON THE SOiLUTION.

Dinner with Simon Griffiths, co-founder and CEO of ‘Who Gives A Crap’

Join us on the deck for an informal late afternoon of wine & food pairing as we tell the story behind our wine, beautifully matched to morsels from our kitchen.

Learn the art of potato printing your very own Christmas wrapping paper & gift cards with local art teacher, Rachel Bryant.

Our current instalment of The Traders will undergo an exciting transformation from 26th July, and our new collection will launch on Friday 31st July with a fresh look and feel incorporating a curated selection of artworks by Camilla d’Antoine from The Winsome Collection.

We are holding a colouring in competition for children 12 years old & under. Collect a copy from the store or download & print PDF from our ‘what’s on’ section of our website. There will be 2 prizes given- one for entrants under 6 years old & one for entrants between 7-12 years old.

Join us for a rare opportunity & a Peninsula first that will showcase the many guises of Viognier, a grape variety that has often been lost in the shadows of more popular Burgundian varieties but is now starting to see some of the spotlight as wine drinkers become more knowledgeable, curious & adventurous.

Pam Ahern, who is best known for her incredible acts of kindness towards animals, invites you to a lunch to be held at Merricks General Wine Store. Pam will talk about what Edgar’s Mission has achieved in the last year including the launch of their Tiny House Experience where you can stay and have the rescue animals as your companions.

For Owner & Head Chef Carmine Carannante, the sight of watching his mother sauté onion & garlic, the thrill of helping his grandmother roll gnocchi on a Sunday & the wonder of learning the traditional and fine art of Italian cooking from them, are memories that still make him smile.

Bernie Shakeshaft is the founder and CEO of BackTrack Youth Works in Armidale, New South Wales. Living and working for many years in the Northern Territory, Bernie had a range of jobs before deciding to make his vision of working with disadvantaged young people a reality.

Tony is a leading figure in the Australian arts sector & Director of the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV). He began his career as an Aboriginal Art Coordinator, working at Waringarri Aboriginal Arts, Kununurra; then worked as a Curator at the NGV, specialising in major international curatorial projects.

The extraordinary life of one of Australia's great raconteurs and bush musicians, told in his own words. They don't make them like Ted anymore. He's the quintessential bush storyteller; he has rubbed shoulders with some of the best-known and least-known of his countrymen and women, and he can wring a heart-wrenching song out of a beer carton.

After sell-out shows at last year's Melbourne Comedy Festival, Australia's favourite French woman, Fanny Bouffante comes to Merricks General Wine Store for the Bastille Weekend.Fanny is in the midst of her campaign to run for French President! In her show 'Scandals' Fanny talks about serious issues like poverty, terrorism & haute couture. Listen to her espouse cutting edge policies like mandatory detention for anyone wearing active wear, free Romanian mannies (sterilised) & euthanasia ...for vegans.

Kick off the long weekend & Winter Wine Fest with a convivial dinner at shared tables with family, friends & neighbours.Using his own family recipe, Chef Patrice Repellin’s beef-cheek bourguignon matched to our winter wines from Elgee Park & Baillieu, encapsulates the perfect winter evening.

Rogers is a distinguished & internationally recognised contemporary artist; one of Australia’s most successful.Rogers’ body of work is substantial & includes 51 major stone structures (geoglyphs) which comprise the ‘Rhythms of Life’ project. This enterprise is the largest contemporary land art undertaking in the world; a connected set of drawings on the earth which encircle the globe & are visible from space, being the first land art project to be documented by satellite. This unique and unprecedented project has involved more than 7,500 people in 16 countries across all seven continents over 16 years.

Author talk by Amelia Donnelly, writer of 'The Golden Thread'.All welcome. Books available for sale & signing. Amelia Donnelly writes from the heart in this new picture book, which follows a young girl called Rosie learning to deal with the sudden loss of her big brother.Amelia is a primary school teacher committed to supporting the mental health of our youth and this book provides a framework for dealing with challenging emotions.

We are searching for the BEST HOME BAKED CHOCOLATE CAKE on the Mornington Peninsula….. Cakes will be judged on their flavour, texture & general appearance. Added decoration/s will not form part of the judging process.Judges- Bails Myer, Samantha Baillieu & Cuvée Chocolatier Deniz Karaca

Environment Victoria is the state’s peak environment group & is working with local campaigners including the Save Westernport alliance to stop AGL’s gas import terminal. Come along for exclusive briefing on the campaign from Environment Victoria CEO Jono La Nauze & senior campaign staff. You will hear the inside story on the campaign & how you can support it.

Winter is coming with a contemporary collection of exciting lifestyle pieces for the home & wardrobe at Merricks. Join us as we introduce new traders presenting their range of local & travelled wares designed to inspire & excite this season.

An opportunity to hear African tales, garner travel inspiration and a chance to ask any questions if an adventure such as this is on your wish list!

WELCOMING BAILS MYER'S GUEST OF INTEREST NICK CATER Please join us for lunch with Nick Cater as he discusses 'Politics in the Facebook Era'

A SUMMER EVENING WITH ROBYN LEA TO CELEBRATE THE LAUNCH OF HER NEW BOOK BOHEMIAN LIVING Please join us for wine & canapes on the veranda with Robyn Lea, author of Bohemian Living - Creative Homes Around The World

The Traders returns to Merricks General Wine Store from Friday 30 November with one of our biggest and most exciting collections yet. Featuring luxury summer apparel and accessories, exciting homewares, unique & Christmas gift ideas and inspired art, Merricks is delighted to announce the following Traders this season.

With the first course being a sell-out, and some eager 'wine-connoisseurs-in-the-making' missing out, we are re-running our 4 week wine course with Ed Merrison. We are thinking balmy, wine-centric evenings on the vine covered deck (all in the name of education, of course!) with inside the store as the back-up plan…..

An evening of food, wine, music, cinema & discussion. The Thin Green Line presents the premiere of RANGER TO RANGER

Join us for lunch with Warren Mundine in celebration of his new book 'In Black & White'

Oh là là….. It is Patrice’s favourite day of the year! Indulge in an evening of French food & fine wine with friends, old & new at long tables. A three course dinner prepared by head chef Patrice Repellin in an ode to his homeland.

Don’t know your Arneis from your elbow? Don’t fear - here’s your chance to find out all you wanted to know about wine but were too afraid to ask. We are putting on an informal, four-week wine course to explore the basics of wine – what to expect, how to taste & how to make the most of your discoveries.

You’re invited to the inaugural Merricks House Collective series - Paper & Pencil, an afternoon with Miodrag Jankovic, 40 years in the making, at the Merricks House Gallery. The first of a series of talks & artistic workshops, that combines art, conversation, fine food & wine into an afternoon designed to nurture your creative side.

Each evening this weekend Nino & Miriam, of Il Padrino Woodfired Pizza will be cooking their flavourful traditional pizzas here at Merricks in their custom made woodfired oven. No bookings required, simply come along with family & friends for an informal evening of wine & pizza by the fire. Gluten free pizzas available on request.

An evening with Maggie Beer & professor Ralph Martins to celebrate their new book 'Maggie's recipe for life' 'To have healthy old age you must act now, whether you are 30 or 50....

He’s a well-known local legend, founder of the wine industry on the Mornington Peninsula and part owner of Merricks General Wine Store. You're invited to join us for this very special lunch to celebrate the launch of In Full Stride to be introduced by Bails' son Rupert Myer.

Two of Italy’s most renowned musicians, violinist Domenico Nordio & guitarist Massimo Scattolin, will play a concert on the Peninsula during their Asia/Australia tour.

For the last 40 years Ted has been writing and recording songs about the Australian people who, to him, represent the real ethos of this country, perhaps the most multi cultural nation on earth. He has just completed his 30th album of songs!

Lunch with pam ahern, founder of edgar’s mission to celebrate the launch of her book ‘cooking with kindness’

We are sorry but this lunch is now sold out. Lunch with Dick Smith AC A spirited and informative afternoon with Dick Smith AC, as he discusses the principles behind his FAIR GO GROUP

Join us for a special lunch as we host David Wilkinson & Tamie Fraser to celebrate his stunning new book Grand Melbourne Gardens

French House Chic is Jane’s very personal story of a lifetime of cultivating an eye for style and bringing it to life in the home - a style that can be emulated with just some simple guidance.

Celebrating the launch of her new book GROW COOK NOURISH. Darina Allen is Ireland’s best known cook and a best-selling author

Nick Place will host this special lunch with Cameron & Sam Bloom. The international best seller and 2017 illustrated book of the year winner Penguin Bloom - is a story of how a little magpie came to be a symbol of strength and hope for Sam Bloom who became paralysed on a family holiday.