Victoria is a wine region in Australia.
Pinot Noir leads the plantings, with Chardonnay, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon alongside it.
The ground underneath is granite and loam.
The climate is maritime/oceanic.
The vineyards themselves read as coastal.
Red wine, dry white wine and sweet white wine, plus two more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows crisp and refreshing, floral notes, dessert-like and heavy fruit character, plus four more.
Inside it sit Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula, Heathcote, Goulburn Valley and Rutherglen.
At the table these bottles work with grilled meats, seafood, vegetarian dishes and creamy pasta.
Serve chilled.
In the glass.
Dry white: Crisp and refreshing, Floral notes.
Sweet white: Dessert-like, Heavy fruit character.
Sparkling: Elegant and vibrant, Chardonnay and pinot noir.
Fortified: Concentrated and sweet, Intense flavors.
Grapes planted here.
Bottles to look for.
- Bass Phillip Estate Old Vines Pinot Noir, Gippsland, Australia
- Bass Phillip Premium Chardonnay, Gippsland, Australia
- Bass Phillip Premium Pinot Noir, Gippsland, Australia
- Bass Phillip Reserve Pinot Noir, Gippsland, Australia
- By Farr Chardonnay, Geelong, Australia
- By Farr Farrside Pinot Noir, Geelong, Australia
- By Farr RP Cote Vineyard Pinot Noir, Geelong, Australia
- By Farr Sangreal Pinot Noir, Geelong, Australia
At the table.
- Grilled meats
- Seafood
- Vegetarian dishes
- Creamy pasta
- Chocolate desserts
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve chilled.
Inside the region.
Nearby regions.
Victoria: common questions
01.What grapes is Victoria known for?+
02.What kind of wine does Victoria make?+
03.Where is Victoria?+
04.What food goes with Victoria wine?+
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