Victoria is the second smallest state in Australia and is home to the greatest diversity of regional climates.
It contains over 21 geographical indications and is abundant with vineyards, wineries, cellar doors, and wine centric experiences.
Viticulture has existed in Victoria since the 19th century, in fact in the late 1880’s Victoria was producing more wine than any other in Australia.
Sadly due to the spread of Phylloxera and a global crisis, development halted and it took until the 1950’s for Victoria to begin to rebuild its ground.
Today it is one of the most visited and lively states in the production of wine.
Zones
Victoria is divided into six zones:
Central Victoria
Gippsland
North East Victoria
North West Victoria
Port Phillip
Western Victoria
The twenty one geographical indication lies within those zones
Bendigo, Goulburn Valley, Heathcote, Strathbogie Ranges, Upper Goulburn
Gippsland
Alpine Valleys, Beechworth, Glenroawn, King Valley, Rutherglen
Murray Darling, Swan Hill
Geelong, Macedon Ranges, Mornington Peninsula, Sunbury, Yarra Valley
Grampians, Henty, Pyrenees
The Yarra Valley is notable for its rich history beginning in the 1830’s and its close proximity to Melbourne CBD, less than an hour. Around 70 wineries are dotted throughout its countryside and tours are frequently ongoing throughout the year.
Mornington Peninsula sits at the southern tip of the state and is a scenic location for its sandy beaches, green rolling hills and cool climate varieties such as Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris.
The Rutherglen is located in North East Victoria and is nestled inland boasting some of the greatest fortified wines of the world.
Victoria is a hotspot for innovation and modernisation within the Australia wine industry and never has there been a more exciting time to discover it.
