Discover the top 100 best wines of Yarra Valley of Port Phillip as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Yarra Valley and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Australian showcase of cool climate (Victoria): signature Pinot Noir as king of reds (43%) — fine and fragrant with notes of cherry, strawberry, plum, undergrowth and a spicy touch, silky tannins, possible austere whole-bunch style. Refined Chardonnay (33%), taut and elegant with notes of citrus, white peach, fig and a touch of fine lees, vibrant acidity. Structured Cabernet in lower parts and traditional-method sparkling. East of Melbourne (1838), oceanic influence.
Firm, upright reds with precise acidity and angular tannins, showing aromas of sour cherry, plum, dried herbs, leather, black tea and balsamic notes. Characteristically bitter, savoury finish. Star of Chianti Classico DOCG, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG and Morellino di Scansano. Italy's most planted variety, a descendant of Ciliegiolo × Calabrese di Montenuovo.
wines from the region of Yarra Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of beef colombo bourguignon style, cannelloni of meat or leg of lamb with baked potatoes.
On the nose in the region of Yarra Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or earthy and sometimes also flavors of minerality, red fruit or strawberries. In the mouth in the region of Yarra Valley is a powerful with a nice freshness.
