Must-Visit Premier Wine Regions in Victoria—Taste the Best

The magic of the southern coastline blesses this verdant region. The conducive environs are just right for talented winemakers to create the perfect blend of pinot noir. Exploring the wineries in this region will treat you to many delights. The wine pairs well with the fresh seafood on offer. Explore and discover the rustic allures of the area; visit the charming little villages and make your rounds exploring the varied wineries sampling their products. You've also got a fine selection of beaches to chill at, so make plans to take along the picnic basket your favourite bottle of pinot noir snugly packed up. Some popular cellar doors to go tapping at in this region, include Basils Farm, Lightfoot & Sons, Harman Wines, Terindah Estate and others.

The amazing collection of cellar doors in Yarra Valley is astounding. The iconic wine region is an easy commute from a well-located serviced apartment Melbourne has to offer. Some of the more popular choices like Oaks Melbourne on William Suites are only 3 minutes from Yarra Valley, giving you ample opportunity to make multiple visits to the valley. This is Melbourne's longest established wine region, which began in the 1800s. The Yarra Valley region is responsible for starting Melbourne's status as a wine region. A visit will treat you to fabulous meals and the best estate wines at popular wineries producing some of the nation's best brands. Top cellar doors in the Yarra Valley region include Domaine Chandon, Yarra Yering, Giant Steps Cellar Door and Dominique Portet Winery.

Better known as Little Italy this region was made famous by migrant Italians who chose to set up wineries in the area. King Valley has come a long way since then, establishing itself as a premier wine-producing region in Victoria. A range of Italian signature wines are on offer; Sangiovese, pinot grigio, Nebbiolo and prosecco are amongst the popular range produced. Your wine tasting experience is enhanced by the gorgeous surroundings dubbed the Mediterranean wonder of Melbourne.

Head into the highlands of Victoria for a wine tasting adventure you won't forget. Enjoy the distinctive flavours of Shiraz, meet the pioneer winemakers of the region and explore to your heart's content. The Grampians and the Pyrenees are easy to explore from this region and certainly deserve some attention. Top cellar doors in the region include Mitchelton Estate, Tellurian Wines, Seppelt Wines and more.

This region boasts a rich history dating back 150 years. If you love exploring and discovering new flavours Rutherglen is the ideal region to do so. On offer are both established favourites as well as some of the region's rarer signature wines. Head out to the Rutherglen village to tuck into delicious dishes and pair wine to match.