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.
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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.
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.
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.
The region’s soils are dominated by brown loamy sands.
These are powerful yet elegant wines with rich fruit flavours and peppery spice, and good ageing potential.
Full-flavoured and age-worthy wines with flavours of blackcurrant and mint.