Victoria
Victoria is Australia’s 3rd most productive region after neighbouring South Australia and New South Wales. With winemaking dating back to 1938, today Victoria produces around 15% of Australia’s wine.
Important regions;
Yarra Valley
Mornington Peninsula
Yarra Valley
An hour’s drive east from Melbourne, the Yarra Valley is the coolest region of mainland Australia, with volcanic based red and brown soils making cool-climate style wines including fine examples of sparkling wine.
Main grape varieties; Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Pinot Noir.
Mornington Peninsula
South of Melbourne and bordered by Port Phillip Bay and Bass Strait, this maritime-influenced region has a growing reputation for fine Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Main grape varieties; Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz.
