About Ten Minutes by Tractor
Ten Minutes by Tractor started in the early 1990s with three vineyards in Main Ridge, high on the Mornington Peninsula, and has added more sites since. Owners Martin and Karen run the estate and its restaurant, which opened in 2006. The wines center on chardonnay and pinot noir, from the 10X and Estate ranges up to single-vineyard bottlings such as the McCutcheon Pinot Noir.
The cellar door is open every day from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed only on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and Good Friday. A standard tasting of current 10X and Estate releases starts at A$15 per person, and a premium tasting covers single-vineyard and museum wines. For more depth, the Terroir Masterclass at 11 a.m. daily pours eight wines in a private room for A$120, and a Cheese and Wine Discovery of four pairings runs Friday to Sunday for A$65 (minimum two guests).
Cellar door dining is relaxed and wine-led, with seasonal small plates such as local olives, cheese, charcuterie, terrines, baked camembert and soups. The restaurant serves a seasonal menu built around local produce and wine pairing, with lunch Wednesday to Sunday from noon to 2:30 p.m. and dinner on Friday and Saturday from 6 p.m.; summer hours from December 21 to January 31 change week by week. Tastings, cellar door dining and restaurant tables can all be booked on their website.
Red Hill Lavender is only a few minutes away in Main Ridge, so a tasting and lunch here pair easily with a lavender visit in the Southern Hemisphere summer.
What to do
- Taste current 10X and Estate releases from A$15
- Book the Terroir Masterclass of eight wines, 11 a.m. daily
- Pair four wines with cheese, Friday to Sunday
- Order seasonal small plates at the cellar door
- Lunch in the restaurant, Wednesday to Sunday
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Cellar door daily year-round; restaurant hours vary week by week from December 21 to January 31
- Hours
- 2026: cellar door daily 11 a.m.–5 p.m. (closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day, Good Friday); restaurant lunch Wed–Sun 12–2:30 p.m., dinner Fri–Sat from 6 p.m.
- Admission
- Standard tasting from A$15 per person; Terroir Masterclass A$120; Cheese and Wine Discovery A$65 (2026)
Good to know
- Age
- 21 or older to taste or drink alcohol
- Reservations
- Recommended (book on their website)
Tips for your visit
- Check the website before a visit between December 21 and January 31, when restaurant hours change weekly.
- The masterclass starts at 11 a.m., so arrive at opening if you want it.
- Plan a designated driver if you'll be tasting.
Pair it with a lavender farm
Red Hill Lavender · about 5 minutes away
Red Hill Lavender is a few minutes away in Main Ridge, so pair a lavender stop with a tasting and lunch here.
Getting there
Questions
How much is a tasting?
Standard tastings of current releases start at A$15 per person in 2026.
When is the restaurant open?
Lunch Wednesday to Sunday from noon to 2:30 p.m., and dinner Friday and Saturday from 6 p.m.
Is the cellar door open every day?
Yes, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and Good Friday.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of Red Hill & the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria
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