Melbourne's Fine Wine Regions
Melbourne - Macedon Ranges
Less than an hour's drive north of Melbourne, Australia, lies a region of peaceful, scenic beauty bounded by Daylesford, Kyneton, Lancefield and Gisborne. Within this diamond, the Macedon Ranges and the distinctive features of Hanging Rock, rise above misty valleys, creating striking, ethereal backdrops to the vineyards of the Macedon Ranges wine region.
Melbourne weather has the reputation of being a tad more than chilly in the winter months; the chill only enhances a visit to the Macedon Ranges. Victoria, and the ranges, are stunning in autumn when the whole countryside burns with russet colours and in summer the Macedon Ranges provide a welcome respite to the heat.
The Victoria wine region is known around the world, and the expanse around Mt Macedon and slightly north to Woodend, made famous through Australian classic Picnic at Hanging Rock, is indisputably one of the most beautiful districts in the state.
This is one of Australia's coldest wine producing regions. Though many of the more than forty wineries scattered throughout the region specialise predominantly in the sparkling wines, chiefly made from a mix of pinot noir and chardonnay, there are an interesting range of superior, well-known boutique wines also available.
Producers have banded together to market under the Macedon name, establishing greater brand recognition across both national and international markets.
So, grab a Melbourne map, incorporating the local countryside, and head out of Melbourne for one delightful day… or make it two… or three.
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