Top 100 wines of Victoria
Discover the top 100 best wines of Victoria as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Victoria and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Victoria
Australian diversity from cool to temperate climate. Yarra Valley and Mornington: fine, silky Pinot Noir (cherry, raspberry, undergrowth), taut, mineral Chardonnay. Heathcote: structured Shiraz with black fruits, pepper and chocolate. Rutherglen, fortified capital: opulent sweet Topaque and Muscat (raisin, caramel, fig, roast notes).
King Valley: Italian grapes (Sangiovese, Prosecco). Pioneering cradle (1838) around Melbourne.
Discover the grape variety: White muscat
Aromatic, refined whites with a fragrant palate and preserved acidity, showing intense, signature muscat aromas of rose, orange blossom, citrus, exotic fruits (lychee, mango), fresh grape and honey. Made as crisp dry, sparkling (Asti DOCG) and great naturally sweet wines (Beaumes-de-Venise AOC, Muscat de Rivesaltes AOC, Frontignan AOC, Lunel AOC, Samos PDO). Ancient Mediterranean variety, one of the oldest cultivated worldwide, ancestor of many muscats.
Food and wine pairing with a wine of Victoria
wines from the region of Victoria go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of venison leg in casserole, lamb tagine with figs or festive chinese fondue.
