Gippsland
BOUNDLESS INSPIRATION
It’s hard to sum up the vast Gippsland wine region, which traverses an array of landscapes and microclimates, and produces wines ranging from rich reds to stylish whites.
Stretching across Victoria, the Gippsland region offers sweeping natural beauty to take in. It’s home to some of the state’s top tourist spots, including Phillip Island, Wilsons Promontory National Park and Ninety Mile Beach, one of the longest beaches in the world.
The riches don’t stop there: Gippsland is a treasure trove of artisanal produce. It’s a perfect match for its diverse wines that run the gamut from delicate and elegant to full-flavoured and robust.
37° 30’S
latitude
147°27’E
longitude
187HA
total vineyard area
Climate and Altitude
Influenced by complex weather systems, this large and relatively flat region is home to a multitude of microclimates. Gippsland’s varied climate allows it to produce a range of different wine styles.
420–530MM
growing season rainfall
mean temperature
20–50M
altitude
The Environment
Gippsland’s vineyards are scattered across a large area that extends north east from Melbourne’s outskirts to the New South Wales border, and reaches north to Victoria’s high country and south to the Bass Strait. It’s around an hour’s drive from Melbourne to West Gippsland.
Climate
Closest to Melbourne, West Gippsland has a mild climate with a warm, dry autumn. East Gippsland has a cool, semi-maritime climate with low rainfall, while South Gippsland is cooler still, with strong maritime influences from the often stormy Bass Strait
Soil
Soils vary significantly, ranging from dark black loams to lighter sandy soils.
Top Varieties Grown
CHARDONNAY
One of Gippsland’s most successful varieties, Chardonnay comes in a range of vibrant styles – from intensely flavoured and age-worthy to finer and more elegant versions.
PINOT NOIR
As with Chardonnay, you can expect to find a variety of Pinot Noir styles. South Gippsland Pinot Noir is some of Australia’s best: silky, elegant and packed with red-fruit flavours.
CABERNET SAUVIGNON AND MERLOT
These varieties are made as single-varietal wines and are also blended, producing full-flavoured, food-friendly wines. The best bottles come from West and East Gippsland.
