Pyrenees
SWEEPING VISTAS AT EVERY TURN
The rugged landscape of the Pyrenees produces a diverse range of premium wines. It’s home to high altitudes and down-to-earth winemakers ready to pour you a glass.
Expect photo-worthy views around every corner in the Pyrenees wine region, where vineyards nestle in the foothills of rugged mountain ranges. It’s a top spot for a picnic or a hike, and a calendar of festivals and events keeps things lively.
Grape growers have long been in the region, today joined by family-run wineries producing award-winning wines, from elegant sparkling styles to robust reds.
Read more about the Pyrenees.
36° 97'S
latitude
143° 28’E
longitude
870HA
total vineyard area
Climate and Altitude
The Pyrenees foothills and ranges create different microclimates, making this a diverse grape-growing area. There can be substantial variation between day and night temperatures, particularly in spring and early summer.
245MM
growing season rainfall
21.2C
mean temperature
171-788M
altitude
The Environment
The scenic Pyrenees is an extension of the Great Dividing Range in central Victoria. The region is centred on two small towns and is less than two hours’ drive from Melbourne.
Climate
Summer days are warm and dry but the nights are generally cool, with plenty of sunshine in summer and autumn. Winter is quite cold, especially when the winds blow.
Soil
The region’s soils are dominated by brown loamy sands.
Top Varieties Grown
SHIRAZ
These are powerful yet elegant wines with rich fruit flavours and peppery spice, and good ageing potential.
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Full-flavoured and age-worthy wines with flavours of blackcurrant and mint.
