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Seasonal Opening Times

SEASONAL OPENING TIMES

The Merricks General Wine Store will be closed on the following days over the festive season.

Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day

The Traders

THE TRADERS

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.

Extended Friday Opening Hours

WITH THE DAYS GETTING LONGER, SO HAVE OUR OPENING HOURS EVERY FRIDAY !

We are now open until 9pm each Friday for wine, food, & our usual relaxed & friendly atmosphere.
With charcuterie & cheese available all afternoon, then more substantial offerings from 5pm, a little or a lot is fine with us!
Our Cellar Door is also open until 9, for tastings & to stock up for the weekend!

OUR BASIC WINE COURSE IS BACK

OUR BASIC WINE COURSE IS BACK DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND

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…..

The Thin Green Line

AN EVENING OF ENTERTAINMENT WITH A SERIOUS TONE

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

Friday 31st August 2018

LUNCH WITH WARREN MUNDINE

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

Saturday 14th July 2018

BASTILLE DAY DINNER

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.

with Ed Merrison

BASIC WINE COURSE

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.

MERRICKS HOUSE COLLECTIVE SERIES

PAPER & PENCIL

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.

QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY WEEKEND

IL PADRINO WOODFIRED PIZZA

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.

HOLOS LUXURY KNITWEAR STYLING SESSION

THE FIFI REPORT IS COMING TO MERRICKS

YOU’RE INVITED TO HOLOS LUXURY KNITWEAR STYLING SESSION PRESENTED BY RENOWNED STYLIST FIFI MILNE. As the season cools, treat yourself to an afternoon of styling and fun as FiFi from The FiFi Report presents a style session of curated looks showcasing the versatility of HOLOS Luxury Knitwear in THE TRADERS at Merricks General Wine Store A range of looks […]

AN EVENING WITH

MAGGIE BEER & PROFESSOR RALPH MARTINS

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….

CHAMPAGNE LUNCH AT MGWS

In Full Stride – The story of Baillieu (Bails) Myer

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.

The Traders

AUTUMN TRADERS

The Traders at Merricks General Wine Store is returning. Featuring giftware for the home, winter essentials for the wardrobe, art, fine food, hampers and more, The Traders is a blend of essential classics and unexpected one off pieces curated by the Merricks General Wine Store. Introducing local artisans and travelled wares, the pop up instalment is not to be missed.

HELLO MUSIC LOVERS

HELLO MUSIC LOVERS

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.

Music & tales for all ages

ONE NIGHT WITH TED EGAN

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!

Cooking with kindness

COOKING WITH KINDNESS

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

LUNCH WITH DICK SMITH AC

LUNCH WITH DICK SMITH AC

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

SUMMER TRADING HOURS

SUMMER TRADING HOURS

We will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.

Otherwise we will be open 7 days 8.30am to 5 pm. Our coffee window open 7-12 daily for coffee/juice on the run

THE TRADERS

THE TRADERS

Giftware for the home, summer essentials for the wardrobe, art, fine food, hampers & more.
This summer, a unique mix of artisan Traders, inspired by the country, present their local and travelled wares.

JOIN US FOR LUNCH WITH AUTHOR DAVID WILKINSON

JOIN US FOR LUNCH WITH AUTHOR DAVID WILKINSON

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

JOIN US FOR LUNCH WITH AUTHOR JANE WEBSTER

JOIN US FOR LUNCH WITH AUTHOR JANE WEBSTER

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.

DINNER WITH ACCLAIMED AUTHOR & COOK DARINA ALLEN

DINNER WITH ACCLAIMED AUTHOR & COOK DARINA ALLEN

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

PENGUIN BLOOM LUNCH

PENGUIN BLOOM LUNCH

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.

Book Launch

MEET THE AUTHOR LUNCH SERIES: CRUDEN FARM ‘GARDEN DIARIES’

Join us for a special lunch as we host Paul Bangay and Michael Morrison to celebrate the launch of Cruden Farm ‘Garden Diaries’. Gardener Michael Morrison worked alongside the late Dame Elisabeth Murdoch at her home Cruden Farm for many years to create one of Australia’s finest private gardens. His garden diaries reveal how the […]

Seasonal Dinner Series

AUTUMN SEASONAL DINNER SERIES

Join us for french country fare, superbly matched wines and stimulating conversation as we celebrate the makers and leaders in Australian Agriculture.

THE TRADERS

IT’S BACK ‘THE TRADERS’

Giftware and furniture for the home, garden objects and outdoor, autumn essentials for the wardrobe, art and more. This autumn, a unique mix of artisan Traders, inspired by the country, present their local and travelled wares.

Book Launch

DRINKS & CANAPÉS ON THE DECK WITH PAUL BANGAY

Drinks & canapés on the deck with Paul Bangay to celebrate the launch of his new book “COUNTRY GARDENS”

Book Launch

Lunch with acclaimed author Graeme Simsion

Celebrating the launch of his new book The Best of Adam Sharp

Music Event

Cousin Leonard & The Reunited

A farewell for the Williams Brothers as they head off to Europe & UK to launch their latest album “Light Pass” -signed copies will be available on the night.

Past Event

TRUFFLE MELBOURNE RED HILL POP UP WEEKEND

Merricks General Wine Store is partaking in the Truffle Marketplace showcasing our homemade kitchen produce along with a range of Elgee Park and Baillieu wines.

Past Event

LORT SMITH LUNCHEON

You are invited to attend a special 80th anniversary luncheon hosted by Lort Smith

Past Event

Break The Drought Dinner

After the driest Mornington Peninsula summer on Elgee Park record (since 1958) we are pulling out all stops to collectively break the drought!

Celebrate Autumn and all its offerings with the chef & the winemaker.

Past details

Summer Trading Hours

Open until 7pm Fridays from 6th Nov 2015 & then everyday after Christmas until Sunday 24th Jan 2016
CLOSED Christmas Day, Boxing Day & NY Day

Past Event

Merricks Twilight Mini Market

Come and join us on the deck and the lawn for THE FIRST EVER Merricks Twilight Mini Market.

Past Event

Lunch With Magda Szubanski

Heartbreaking, joyous, traumatic, intimate and revelatory, Reckoning is the book where Magda Szubanski, one of Australia’s most beloved performers, tells her story.

Past Event

Lunch With Paul Bangay

Gardens designed by Paul Bangay are renowned for their elegant proportions, careful use of materials and inspired choice of plants.

Past Event

Lunch With Maggie Beer, A Culinary Icon

Her line of products is arguably the most highly esteemed and much loved range for Australian gourmets.

Past Event

Lunch With Phillip Johnson

Sustainable landscape designer, Phillip Johnson, believes that connecting with the earth is one of the most invigorating and energizing things you can do.

Past Event

Bastille Day

Celebrate bastille day with the locals by the fire.

Past Event

African Safari Night

Join local Merricks man, Sean Willmore, on the frontline of conservation across the globe.