On The Grapevine

Keep up to date with the latest & greatest

Restaurants We Love

From laneway icons to neighbourhood gems, each venue on this list offers Ocean Eight. Our go-to dining rooms, what to order, what to pour.
Bistro Gitan: the Reymond family’s South Yarra charmer

Across from Fawkner Park sits Bistro Gitan, the warmly lit South Yarra dining room by the Reymond family—siblings Edouard, Antoine and Nathalie, with patriarch Jacques Reymond in the story’s roots....

Read more
Coda & Tonka: two Melbourne favourites we keep going back to...

Coda’s menu leans modern and produce-led, the kind of food that’s equally at home with a glass at the bar or a long, lingering dinner. Tonka, meanwhile, celebrates Indian flavours...

Read more

News

Read the latest news from Ocean Eight — winery updates, new releases, and stories from the Mornington Peninsula. Discover what’s happening behind the wines you love.
Ocean Eight takes pride in crafting premium wines | Mornington Peninsula

Mornington Peninsula: Australia’s Cool Climate Treasure

Read more
Mornington Peninsula Story

Over the past 50 years, the Mornington Peninsula has transformed from orchards and farmland into one of Australia’s most exciting wine regions. Early pioneers discovered that Pinot Noir and Chardonnay...

Read more
The Aylward Family Journey

The Aylward family first planted roots in Red Hill in the mid-1990s, chasing the potential of the Peninsula’s cool climate. Guided by soil scientists and viticulturists, Chris and Gail Aylward...

Read more
Harvesting: The Beginning of Excellence

At Ocean Eight, we take pride in crafting premium wines that reflect the unique terroir of Red Hill. With over 20 years of expertise, winemaker Michael Aylward brings passion and...

Read more

Events

Discover Ocean Eight events on the Mornington Peninsula — cellar tastings, release weekends, chef collaborations and festival appearances. Explore dates and book your spot.
A Taste of the Peninsula: Pop-Up Dining at Ocean Eight

At Ocean Eight, we believe great wine deserves an equally memorable setting. Over the years, our Red Hill winery has transformed into a backdrop for unforgettable culinary experiences, intimate pop-up...

Read more
A beautiful place to enjoy our wines by the glass

At Ocean Eight, we take pride in crafting premium wines that reflect the unique terroir of Red Hill. With over 20 years of expertise, winemaker Michael Aylward brings passion and...

Read more