WINE DINNER
TEN MINUTES BY TRACTOR
nine wines | six courses | 60 tickets only
Join us for an extraordinary culinary and wine journey featuring one of Mornington Peninsula’s most acclaimed wineries. Pure South Dining proudly presents an exclusive wine dinner showcasing Ten Minutes by Tractor, hosted by their esteemed winemaker and vineyard manager, Imogen Dillon.
This premium event offers a rare opportunity to experience nine exceptional wines—including several back vintages and limited releases not available for retail purchase—perfectly paired with six exquisite courses crafted by our Executive Chef David Hall and Head Chef Ben John.
Friday June 20 | Pure South Dining Room | 6pm Arrival
The Wine Journey & your host
Your evening begins with a welcome reception featuring the elegant Sparkling Blanc de Blancs 2019 (recently disgorged in March/April 2024), followed by a carefully curated selection of wines that showcase the distinct terroir of Ten Minutes by Tractor’s vineyards:
- Sparkling Blanc de Blancs 2019
- Estate Riesling 2024
- McCutcheon Chardonnay 2022
- Mills Chardonnay 2022
- McCutcheon Pinot Noir 2023
- Mihaly Pinot Noir 2023
- Coolart Rd Pinot Noir 2021
- Coolart Pinot Noir 2023 Block D
- Sweet Allis Riesling 2024
We are excited to welcome Imogen Dillon, Ten Minutes by Tractor’s winemaker and vineyard manager, as our special guest host for the evening.
Imogen has been instrumental in developing Ten Minutes by Tractor’s reputation for articulating the differences between their four key vineyards through single-vineyard expressions of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Her work includes overseeing their ground breaking Spedding Vineyard—planted in 2016 at an unprecedented density of over 12,000 vines per hectare.
Throughout the evening, Imogen will share her knowledge of viticulture, winemaking, and the Mornington Peninsula’s unique terroir, offering insights into Ten Minutes by Tractor’s sustainable practices and commitment to biodiversity and soil health.
mornington meets southbank
The story of Ten Minutes by Tractor began in 1997 with three family-owned vineyards in Main Ridge, Mornington Peninsula’s highest and coolest sub-region. The McCutcheon, Wallis, and Judd families discovered their vineyards were all just “ten minutes by tractor” apart – a name that perfectly captured their unique collaboration.
In 2003, Martin Spedding acquired the winery and has since expanded it with a new cellar door, restaurant, and four additional vineyards. What makes their wines truly exceptional is the diversity of terroir – each vineyard possesses its own unique character with different aspects, slopes, soils, altitude, and cool ocean breezes flowing from Bass Strait, Western Port, and Port Phillip.
Ten Minutes by Tractor has built their reputation on articulating the differences between their vineyards through distinctive expressions of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Their approach celebrates both single-vineyard bottlings and broader regional expressions, reflecting the unique characteristics of the Mornington Peninsula’s diverse microclimates and elevations.
Don't Miss out on limited tickets
This rare opportunity to experience Ten Minutes by Tractor’s exceptional wines—including back vintages not available for retail purchase—paired with Pure South’s finest cuisine is one that true wine enthusiasts and culinary connoisseurs cannot afford to miss. Be one us for an evening where Mornington Peninsula’s premium terroir meets Melbourne’s iconic riverside dining, guided by one of Australia’s most knowledgeable winemakers.