Central Victoria
Central Victoria
Made up of a number of different official Geographical Indication (GI) regions, Central Victoria, as the name suggests, represents the large, varied swathe of land in the middle of the state of Victoria. The diverse landscape, from flat, dusty plains, to elevated mountainside locations gives rise to a full range of wine styles, and this region is home to many famous producers. In the flatter north of the region, hotter areas such as Bendigo, Pyrenees and Goulburn Valley are ideally positioned for producing inky, dense Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon along with full-flavoured Chardonnay. Further south, Heathcote is a cooler area, thanks to its position amongst the Mount Carmel Range and is famous for its Shiraz. Heathcote's dark, highly concentrated wines with fine tannin and a long, smooth finish are some of Australia's best gifts to the world. Other regions continue the diverse theme, and excellent Riesling, Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc can be found in the areas that have the natural cooling effects of rivers, lakes or mountains.
