Western Victoria Tasting

Victoria's western reaches are a patchwork of varying microclimates and soils covering a vast geographical area known as much for its spectacular scenery as it is for some of the country's greatest producers. From the Pyrenees and Grampians out to Henty and of course, the aptly named Great Western region, some of the most sought-after and historic wineries call this beautiful countryside home.

Shiraz and cabernet feature strongly here and the likes of Bests, Seppelt and Mt Langi are household names with long and illustrious histories producing benchmark wines from their hallowed hills. Each sub-region stamps the wines with a unique flavour and aroma profile that is influenced as much by the varying soils and ever-changing aspects and climates, as it is by a bevy of the country's best and most experienced winemakers and their guiding hands.

While the reds are undeniably the stars of the show riesling in the region continues to make inroads with the likes of Henty and its surrounds producing some of the country's best examples of this varietal. Chardonnay and other 'alternative' varietals are also growing in popularity while the next generation of winemakers and producers are slowly making themselves heard. It's clear the region has so much more potential to reveal and we are excited to see what it has in store.