Wine regions Australia - Alpine Valleys

Alpine Valleys   Victoria

The Alpine Valleys region of Victoria is known for the production of distinctive wine styles. Well structured Chardonnay, ripe Pinot Noir and rustic Shiraz can be found throughout the region.

Most of the wineries and vineyards in the region centre round the upper reaches of the Ovens River that flows in a north-west direction through the Ovens Valley. The main towns are Myrtleford, Porepunkah and Bright. There is also a winery at Yackandandah to the north and vineyards along the Kiewa Valley Highway ascending to the east.

The Alpine Valleys is a cool climate region with fertile alluvial soils deposited over ions by the rivers and creeks. Grape varieties include Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Shiraz.

To visit the region, take the Great Alpine Road and the Kiewa Valley Highway. There are cellar doors, restaurants, cafes, accommodation and the wonderful Mount Buffalo National Park between Myrtleford and Bright.

Harvest time: late March to late May

Sites with more information:

• AlpineLink Food & Wine
• Mt. Beauty
• North East Valleys, Victoria