Yarra Valley
Victoria, just an hour east of Melbourne - cool-climate country of hills and forests.
Cool and maritime; long, gentle ripening suited to early-ripening grapes, with vintage variation for interest.
The Yarra Valley, Victoria's oldest wine region, is where Australia proves it can make cool-climate elegance. Its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay have a delicacy and perfume rarely matched elsewhere in the country, and its sparkling wines are superb.
Set among rolling green hills an hour from Melbourne, the valley gained fame in the 1970s-80s when pioneer winemakers showed that the cooler climate could produce wines of Burgundian finesse.
For the buyer, Yarra offers Australia's finest Pinot Noir, and elegant, food-friendly Chardonnay and Shiraz.
Terroir & Soil
Volcanic soils over clay and decomposed sandstone; hillside vineyards catch the sun.
What to Expect from the Wines
- · Yarra Valley is among Australia's coolest and most elegant regions.
- · Its Chardonnay is restrained, mineral and beautiful; its Pinot Noir is one of Australia's finest.
- · Yarra sparkling wines rival Australia's best and are excellent value.
Remarkable Bottles from Yarra Valley
All wines →Yarra Valley Pinot Noir
Yarra Valley · 2024 (representative vintage)
Yarra Valley Pinot Noir is an red wine from Australia, in the Yarra Valley region (Victoria, just an hour east of Melbourne - cool-climate country of hills and forests.), made principally from Pinot Noir. a house-style Yarra Valley pinot noir that showcases the grape in this region.
$14–$34 est. retail
Yarra Valley Chardonnay
Yarra Valley · 2024 (representative vintage)
Yarra Valley Chardonnay is an white wine from Australia, in the Yarra Valley region (Victoria, just an hour east of Melbourne - cool-climate country of hills and forests.), made principally from Chardonnay. a house-style Yarra Valley chardonnay that showcases the grape in this region.
$12–$28 est. retail
Yarra Valley Shiraz
Yarra Valley · 2024 (representative vintage)
Yarra Valley Shiraz is an red wine from Australia, in the Yarra Valley region (Victoria, just an hour east of Melbourne - cool-climate country of hills and forests.), made principally from Shiraz. a house-style Yarra Valley shiraz that showcases the grape in this region.
$14–$34 est. retail
Yarra Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Yarra Valley · 2024 (representative vintage)
Yarra Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is an red wine from Australia, in the Yarra Valley region (Victoria, just an hour east of Melbourne - cool-climate country of hills and forests.), made principally from Cabernet Sauvignon. a house-style Yarra Valley cabernet sauvignon that showcases the grape in this region.
$14–$34 est. retail
Yarra Valley Sauvignon Blanc
Yarra Valley · 2024 (representative vintage)
Yarra Valley Sauvignon Blanc is an white wine from Australia, in the Yarra Valley region (Victoria, just an hour east of Melbourne - cool-climate country of hills and forests.), made principally from Sauvignon Blanc. a house-style Yarra Valley sauvignon blanc that showcases the grape in this region.
$12–$28 est. retail
Yarra Valley Pinot Noir Riserva
Yarra Valley · 2024 (representative vintage)
Yarra Valley Pinot Noir Riserva is an red wine from Australia, in the Yarra Valley region (Victoria, just an hour east of Melbourne - cool-climate country of hills and forests.), made principally from Pinot Noir. a reserve-tier Yarra Valley pinot noir that represents the region's premium bottled expression.
$45–$90 est. retail
Food Pairing
- · Pinot Noir pairs with duck, salmon and earthy mushroom dishes.
- · Chardonnay suits roast chicken, shellfish and creamy pasta.
- · Sparkling Yarra delivers the perfect celebration wine.
Buying from Yarra Valley
- › Pinot Noir is the headline; look for the cooler sub-regions and top producers like Yering Station, Coldstream Hills and De Bortoli.
- › Yarra Chardonnay is typically restrained, mineral and beautifully balanced.
- › The region's sparkling wines rival premium Australian ones at friendlier prices.