The Bodega

The Bodega Wine Bar, Store & Deli on the Mornington Peninsula 🍷🧀

This handsome man could be your dad tomorrow at The Bodega (and yes, he is indeed a dad himself).If you're still figurin...
05/09/2026

This handsome man could be your dad tomorrow at The Bodega (and yes, he is indeed a dad himself).

If you're still figuring out your plans for Father's Day, we'd be glad to jump in and help you out, making Dad happy and surrounded by your company and great wine 🍷✨

Wine tastings, great wine bottles to open together around the table or to take home and share in your own time. Charcuterie boards, oysters, kingfish, snacks, and pizzas.

You bring him in, we'll take care of the rest!

And don't forget, a special bottle will be open all day by the glass, to make sure you have the best celebration: we're talking about the Pinot Noir. One of a kind. Just like your Dad ❤️

Book your table here: https://www.sevenrooms.com/explore/thebodega/reservations/create/search/

Happy Father's Day!

Pale straw. A whisper of copper. A wine with quiet character.Get to know one of the most famous varieties on the Morning...
05/09/2026

Pale straw. A whisper of copper. A wine with quiet character.
Get to know one of the most famous varieties on the Mornington Peninsula: Pinot Gris.

Pinot Gris is a colour-mutation of Pinot Noir: same lineage, different skin. That pink-grey hue is what gives the wine its subtle range in the glass, from pale lemon to a soft blush-copper.

On the palate, expect nashi pear and white peach, a fine thread of green apple, and, in some cases, even a touch of ginger spice. It carries more weight and texture than the typical crisp white, without losing its freshness.

Grown here on the Mornington Peninsula, where Port Phillip Bay meets Bass Strait, our cool maritime climate mirrors the conditions of Alsace, ideal terrain for a variety that rewards patience and precision.

A small distinction worth knowing: Gris and Grigio are the same grape, expressed differently. Grigio, light and steely. Gris, riper and more textural. Ours is unmistakably the latter.

Explore our full range of Mornington Peninsula Pinot Gris, available by the bottle in store.

A must-try? Definitely Tussie Mussie Pinot Gris, currently open for tastings together with their Balnarring Pinot Grigio. This could be the ultimate tasting test. Which one is better?

📍 The Bodega Wine Bar and Bottle Store, Dromana

Some boards are just snacks. Ours is a moment. 🍷Our Signature Charcuterie Board brings together silky Prosciutto di Parm...
04/09/2026

Some boards are just snacks. Ours is a moment. 🍷

Our Signature Charcuterie Board brings together silky Prosciutto di Parma and mild Soppressa, alongside two cheeses selected from our rotation: Gorgonzola, double-cream French brie, truffle Manchego, aged Gouda, Monte Cabra goat cheese steeped in red wine.

Alongside: sweet pear paste, house-made chilli pickles by .made, olives and antipasto vegetables, finished with crisp crackers or warm sourdough.

Come for an early lunch. Linger into the afternoon. Let it carry you into an evening date. However the day unfolds, this board was made to meet it.

Every Friday, we slow things down further with our Weekend Warm Up:
Charcuterie Board for $35, alongside $9 house wines and $9 local tap beer.

A quiet toast to the week well spent.

Some wineries make great wine. Others change the conversation entirely. .winemakers did both 🍷Kathleen Quealy and Kevin ...
03/09/2026

Some wineries make great wine. Others change the conversation entirely. .winemakers did both 🍷

Kathleen Quealy and Kevin McCarthy were there at the very beginning of what the Mornington Peninsula has become. In the early 90s, when very few were paying attention, they were already planting, exploring and pushing boundaries. Their obsession with Pinot Gris and Grigio is the reason those grapes matter in Australia today. Their home block in Balnarring has been growing since 1982. Their study trips to Collio, Alsace and the legendary Josko Gravner in Friuli shaped some of the most forward-thinking winemaking this country has ever seen. And now the next chapter belongs to Tom McCarthy, their son, who took over as head winemaker in 2019 and has been adding his own voice to this remarkable family story ever since.

This weekend we kick things off with a flight that lets the vineyards do the talking:

🍷 2024 Balnarring Vineyard Pinot Grigio
🍷 2025 Tussie Mussie Pinot Gris
🍷 2025 Campbell & Christine Pinot Noir
🍷 2025 Tussie Mussie Pinot Noir

Everything the residency includes this month:

✨ $20pp wine tastings, new flight each week
✨ Two Quealy wines by the glass, all month long
✨ 10% off all residency bottles every Sunday
✨ Dinner with the Winemaker on October 4th. More info to come!

This is Peninsula wine history on your table. Come find us in Dromana 🍷

Hairlooms & Burrata Caprese 🍅🌿A first hint of summer.Juicy, sweet heirloom tomatoes covered in a tangy EVOO, lemon, and ...
29/08/2026

Hairlooms & Burrata Caprese 🍅🌿

A first hint of summer.

Juicy, sweet heirloom tomatoes covered in a tangy EVOO, lemon, and basil dressing, topped with a generous spoonful of fresh burrata and basil leaves.

The perfect dish to order as a main or a side.

And when it comes to the perfect pairing, Scott's recommendation is:
By the glass: Rare Hare Rosé, 2024
By the bottle: Antonio Pinot Grigio, Delle Venezie DOC 2025

Could this be your next order? ✨🍷

We're building our summer crew, and we'd love you to be part of it 🍷✨The Bodega Wine Bar in Dromana is looking for casua...
27/08/2026

We're building our summer crew, and we'd love you to be part of it 🍷✨

The Bodega Wine Bar in Dromana is looking for casual all-rounders to join the team this season.

If you move comfortably between kitchen and floor, bring warmth and confidence to guest service, and want to work alongside a team during an exciting period of growth, we'd love to hear from you.

What we're looking for:
✨ Some experience in customer service and hospitality
✨ Comfortable working across both a small kitchen and floor
✨ A warm, professional approach to guest communication
✨ An interest in wine is a lovely bonus 🍷
✨ RSA required (or in progress) for bar-focused roles

Availability: Weekends and nights are essential, with full availability from November through March ☀️

Immediate starts are available for the right people.

Apply now:
[email protected]
or link in bio!

This is it. Tomorrow starts the last week of the residency and we want to make it count 🐇Four weeks have gone by fast, ...
25/08/2026

This is it. Tomorrow starts the last week of the residency and we want to make it count 🐇

Four weeks have gone by fast, and if you haven't made it down to Dromana yet, this is your moment. This weekend's flight stays on the LL Vineyard estate wines and the story they tell about this little corner of the Mornington Peninsula couldn't be more worth hearing.

This weekend's $20 tasting flight:

🥂 Rare Hare Sparkling 2023
🍷 LL Vineyard Chardonnay 2024
🍷 LL Vineyard Pinot Noir 2024
🍷 RJ & CJ Vineyard Shiraz 2023

And your last chance to take advantage of everything the residency includes:

✨ $20pp wine tastings this weekend
✨ Two Rare Hare wines available by the glass all month long
✨ 10% off all residency wine bottles this Sunday
✨ Dinner with the Winemaker this Sunday 30th August, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm 🍷

If you haven't booked your seat for the Dinner with the Winemaker yet, there are still a few spots left 🍷

Geraldine McFaul will be right here at the Bodega, walking you through two full flights of Rare Hare, paired with food, candlelight, and good conversation.

The kind of Sunday evening that stays with you ✨

Link in bio to book 🐇

This is your reminder that the Dinner with the Winemaker is in just a week time🍷Sunday 30th August, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ...
23/08/2026

This is your reminder that the Dinner with the Winemaker is in just a week time🍷

Sunday 30th August, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Winemaker Geraldine McFaul joins us at the Bodega to walk you through two full flights of Rare Hare's finest, glass by glass, story by story. Dimmed lights, great food, and the person who made the wine sitting right there with you. Evenings like this don't come around often.

$90pp includes:

First Flight
🥂 Rare Hare Sparkling 2023
🥂 Pinot Gris 2025
🥂 LL Vineyard Chardonnay 2024
🥂 Rosé 2024

Second Flight
🍷 LL Vineyard Pinot Noir 2024
🍷 Shiraz Grenache 2022
🍷 Nebbiolo 2024
🍷 RJ&CJ Vineyard Shiraz 2023

All paired with:
🧀 Bodega Signature Charcuterie Board & Warm Olives
🍲 Beef Bourguignon with Creamy Buttery Mashed Potatoes

Seats are limited and going fast.
Book your table via the link in bio, DM us, or call 0474 825 377.

Hot Honey and Goat Cheese 🍯If you're a Bodega regular, this plate is already on your favourites list.New here? Let us te...
21/08/2026

Hot Honey and Goat Cheese 🍯

If you're a Bodega regular, this plate is already on your favourites list.

New here? Let us tell you why it deserves your full attention.

A softly whipped layer of Meredith Dairy goat cheese, the snap of freshly cracked walnuts, a whisper of thyme, and then, poured tableside, a generous stream of hot honey cascading over the top.

The move: tear off a piece of warm, toasted bread and dip in. You will clean the plate.

And when it comes to the perfect pairing, Scott's recommendation is

By the glass: Young Tree Wines Marsanne 2025 or Nicola Bergaglio Gavi 2025.
By the bottle: Moorooduc Estate Pinot Gris, 2023

See you this weekend in Dromana 🍷✨

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Week three of the residency and this one feels special 🐇Until now we've been pouring from the extended range, and we've...
18/08/2026

Week three of the residency and this one feels special 🐇

Until now we've been pouring from the extended range, and we've loved every sip. But this weekend we're going straight to the source. This flight is built almost entirely around LL Vineyard estate wines: the 11 hectares in Merricks North that started it all back in 1989. Hand tended by viticulturist Ant Davenport and made on site by winemaker Geraldine McFaul, these are the wines that sit at the very heart of what Rare Hare is about. Cool climate, Peninsula through and through, and made with the kind of quiet patience that you can taste in every glass.

This weekend's $20 tasting flight:

🥂 Rare Hare Sparkling 2023
🍷 LL Vineyard Chardonnay 2024
🍷 LL Vineyard Pinot Noir 2024
🍷 RJ & CJ Vineyard Shiraz 2023

A quick reminder of everything the residency has on offer for the rest of August:

✨ $20pp wine tastings, with a fresh flight every week
✨ Two Rare Hare wines available by the glass all month long
✨ 10% off all residency wine bottles every Sunday
✨ Special Dinner with the Winemaker, Sunday 30th August, 6:30-8:30pm and The Bodega🍷

Come down to Dromana and taste where it all begins 🍷

Address

133 Point Nepean Road
Dromana, VIC
3936

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 8pm
Friday 11am - 10pm

Telephone

+61474825377

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