Top 100 pink wines of Victoria
Discover the top 100 best pink wines of Victoria as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the pink 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: Savagnin
Vivid, structured whites with a golden robe, taut mouthfeel and sharp acidity, with aromas of apple, citrus, green walnut, curry, spices and intense oxidative notes (vin jaune aged under a yeast veil) evoking walnut, roasted almond and the distinctive "goût de jaune". The absolute star of Château-Chalon AOC, Arbois AOC, l'Étoile AOC and Côtes du Jura AOC. A very ancient Jurassian autochthon, probable ancestor of many European varieties.
Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Victoria
pink wines from the region of Victoria go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of roast pork with onions and honey, pasta carbonara almost like the real thing or duck breast with pepper sauce.
