Discover the top 100 best wines of Port Phillip of Port Phillip as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Port Phillip and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Victoria wine zone around Port Phillip Bay and Melbourne, 5 flagship regions. Pinot Noir signature red king (Yarra, Mornington): fine and silky with signature notes of red cherry, raspberry, undergrowth, dried flowers and spice hint, fine tannins and elegant palate. Ample tense Chardonnay (Yarra), lively Sauvignon, floral Pinot Gris. Cool-climate Shiraz, peppery and fresh (Heathcote, Sunbury).
Cool maritime climate. Precision wines among Australia's finest.
Rich, structured whites with a round palate and long finish, with aromas of ripe yellow fruits, honey, white flowers, toasted almond and mineral notes. Fine ageing potential, developing waxy and truffle nuances with age. Key variety in the great whites of the northern Rhône (Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Saint-Péray) blended with roussanne. Also exported to Australia (Victoria) and California. Native Rhône variety.
wines from the region of Port Phillip go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of tanjia, beef bourguignon with cookéo or duck breast in the oven.
