Mornington Peninsula’s wine tourism goes to new level with Crittenden’s cellar door launch

The Crittenden winemaking family has been coming up with surprises since they got into the game, and now they’ve got another, writes Marguerite Winter. The dam that Garry Crittenden created in 1981 is now a serene lake in a landscaped setting. The spacious decks of three boat house-style guest villas lap its edges and, across the lawn and skirting a vineyard, is Stillwater restaurant, a Mornington Peninsula landmark, and perfect for a spot of lunch after a tasting at the nearby cellar door.