Discover the top 100 best wines of Goulburn Valley of Central Victoria as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Goulburn Valley and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Historic Victorian region home to the world's oldest Marsanne and Shiraz vines (warm inland valley, marked diurnal range, fertile alluvials, lakes and rivers moderating). Shiraz flagship red: rich ripe fruits in youth evolving to dark fruits, pepper, dark chocolate, supple leather and earth, renowned longevity. Marsanne flagship white: floral and citrus notes when young, becoming honeyed and nutty with age.
Whites with many faces: mineral and taut at Chablis (lemon, green apple, flint), opulent and buttery at Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet (hazelnut, brioche, yellow fruits), tense and chalky in Champagne (Blanc de Blancs). Also vinified sparkling and widely exported (Sonoma, Margaret River, Casablanca). A Burgundian variety, a cross of Pinot Noir × Gouais Blanc, half-sibling of Aligoté.
wines from the region of Goulburn Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of greek moussaka, sauté of lamb with curry or wild boar stew (without marinade or wine).
