Summary

Administrative state of Australia ranking third in production volume. Better known for its premium wine focus, bulk production is focused around the Murray–darling Basin. Split into six smaller zones, this state lies north of the Bass Strait and features a wide range of climatic conditions, soil types and therefore wine styles. Recent phylloxera outbreaks have led to some vine replanting, giving producers an opportunity to shift to grape-vines better suited to climatic changes and challenges.

Important Varietals

• Cabernet Sauvignon
• Chardonnay
• Pinot Noir
• Riesling
• Sauvignon Blanc
• Shiraz

Areas to Know

• Central Victoria Zone
  • Bendigo Region
  • Goulburn Valley Region
  • Heathcote Region
  • Strathbogie Ranges Region
  • Upper Goulburn Region
• Gippsland Zone
• North East Victoria Zone
  • Alpine Valleys Region
  • Beechworth Region
  • Glenrowan Region
  • King Valley Region
  • Rutherglen Region
• North West Victoria Zone
  • Murray Darling Region
  • Swan Hill Region
• Port Phillip Zone
  • Geelong Region
  • Macedon Ranges Region
  • Mornington Peninsula Region
  • Yarra Valley Region
• Western Victoria Zone
  • Grampians Region
  • Henty Region
  • Pyrenees Region