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VICT RIA
There is no better to place to experience Australia’s love affair with food, wine and boutique beer than regional Victoria.
With more than 850 wineries spread across the state, the only trouble you’ll have is choosing where to go and who to take with you.
From the original vineyards of the Yarra Valley to the spectacular coast of the Mornington Peninsula, it offers a unique blend of cool-climate wines and influences of European heritage.
But with great wine comes beautiful fresh produce that is a mix of local and international cuisine. From spicy Asian and classic European to progressive Latin American, this state is bursting with flavour.
Tie this in with the increasingly popular craft breweries and you’ll wonder why it’s taken you this long to hop around the incredibly beautiful Victoria.
WINE COUNTRY
The best part about visiting Victoria’s wine regions are their proximity to Melbourne. Just one hour’s drive south of the capital city is the picturesque Mornington Peninsula. A favourite weekend getaway for Melburnians, it
is a mix of lush green hinterland and
spectacular coastline and is home to more than 50 boutique cellar doors.
Renowned for its pinot noir, the area has also experimented with some newer varietals, including pinot grigio, pinot gris and shiraz. The region is made up of microclimates that influence the character of the soil and therefore the
flavours of the wine. From Red Hill to Main Ridge and Dromana, this is wine country you cannot miss.
Stop at the well-known and incredibly popular T’Gallant Winery to taste their signature pinot gris. Oozing Italian influences, its restaurant has become an institution in the area.
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