Our Victoria wine region guide takes a look at the terroir essentials and gives you an in-depth presentation of the wine region, along with the fast facts, on Australia’s third highest-producing state. This region is a real powerhouse of innovation with its great diversity of terroirs, varieties and wine styles made by some 800 producers spread over its many sub-regions. Read on for the ultimate study guide to Victoria wine region and its sub-regions of Murray Darling, Swan Hill, Rutherglen, Glenrowan, Beechworth, King Valley, Alpine Valleys, Stathbogle Ranges, Upper Goulburn, Goulburn Valley, Heathcote, Bendigo, Pyrenees, Grampians, Macedon Ranges, Sunbury, Yarra Valley, Geelong, Mornington Peninsula and Henty.
Where is it?
This is a region in southern Australia close to the city of Melbourne.
Wine regions of Victoria. Courtesy of Wine Australia
Latitude
Geelong: 38º S
Longitude
Geelong: 144º E
Altitude
Vineyard altitudes range between 20 and 1000 metres above sea level.
Main regions and appellations of Victoria
Victoria is extremely diverse, with 19 official wine zones, some divided into smaller sub-regions.
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This Victoria wine region guide includes details on:
- the climate of Victoria and its sub-regions
- the soils of each sub-region
- the main grape varieties and wine styles established in Victoria and upcoming new varieties and styles
- viticulture and vineyard management
- winemaking techniques in Victoria
- production statistics and key producers
… all in one place! It’s a great guide if you are studying wine or a wine enthusiast.
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