Wine from Yarra Valley comes out of Victoria, Australia, where it sits as a wine region.
The signature grape is Pinot Noir, backed by Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz.
The ground underneath is free-draining.
The climate is continental.
The vineyards themselves read as hills.
Red wine, dry white wine and sparkling wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows bright and complex, savory spice, rich and characterful and especially in chardonnay, plus one more.
Names to look for on a shelf: Giant Steps, Mount Mary, Yarra Yering and Yering Station.
At the table these bottles work with beef & venison, white fish, chilis & hot spicy food and tomato-based dishes.
Serve at 16 to 18°C.
Keeps for 5 to 10 years.
In the glass.
Red: Bright and complex, Savory spice.
Dry white: Rich and characterful, Especially in chardonnay.
Sparkling: Elegant with a refreshing acidity.
Grapes planted here.
Producers worth knowing.
Bottles to look for.
- Domaine Chandon Yarra Valley Brut, Australia
- Giant Steps Apple Jack Vineyard Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley, Australia
- Giant Steps Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley, Australia
- Giant Steps Primavera Vineyard Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley, Australia
- Giant Steps Sexton Vineyard Chardonnay, Yarra Valley, Australia
- Giant Steps Winery Chardonnay, Yarra Valley, Australia
- Levantine Hill Syrah, Yarra Valley, Australia
- Mayer 'Dr. Mayer' Pinot Noir Yarra Valley, Australia
At the table.
- Beef & Venison
- White Fish
- Chilis & Hot Spicy Food
- Tomato-based Dishes
- Blue Cheeses
- Chocolate & Caramel
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve at 16 to 18°C.
- Keeps for 5 to 10 years.
Nearby regions.
Yarra Valley: common questions
01.What grapes is Yarra Valley known for?+
02.What kind of wine does Yarra Valley make?+
03.Where is Yarra Valley?+
04.What food goes with Yarra Valley wine?+
05.How long does Yarra Valley wine age?+
More from here: every wine region in Australia, or the wider Victoria guide.