The rugged hills around Victoria’s Beechworth are home to an independent wine community. It’s a growing region where small, family-run vineyards and artisanal winemakers produce premium, cooler-climate wines, both white and red. 

The wine region surrounds the carefully restored gold-mining town of Beechworth, home to heritage architecture, boutique shopping and restaurants. Out of town, cellar doors and walking trails attract a steady stream of visitors. 

Read on for more about Beechworth.

Beechworth is an elevated, hillside region with a continental climate that varies throughout its different altitudes. 

Beechworth lies at the foothills of the Victorian Alps, about three hours north east of Melbourne. It’s a hilly area that’s part of the North East Victoria winemaking zone. 

CHARDONNAY

This bold and complex white wine represents some of Australia’s top Chardonnay.

PINOT NOIR

Elegant, silky red wine with classic cherry flavours. 

SHIRAZ

Refined red wine with a deep dark-red colour and intense red-berry flavours. Most are ready to enjoy immediately but can also be aged for many years.