Yarra Valley

Yarra Valley wine means Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grown in one of Australia's most historic cool-climate regions — vines have been here since the 1830s. Sitting east of Melbourne, Yarra Valley also produces Cabernet blends and increasingly Shiraz, but it's the cool-climate whites and reds that set it apart from warmer Australian regions and keep international buyers coming back.

Why choose Yarra Valley wine?

If you want genuinely elegant Australian reds and whites that don't taste like the rest of the country, Yarra Valley is the answer. While most Australian Chardonnay spent decades chasing tropical fruit and heavy oak, Yarra Valley was among the first regions to break that mould — its Chardonnay leads with white peach, grapefruit and melon, with a freshness that suits grilled fish or roast chicken effortlessly. Pinot Noir here runs light to medium-bodied, with strawberry, red cherry and plum from the higher, cooler vineyards — a style that works as well at a dinner party as it does alongside duck or salmon. Leading producers in Yarra Valley have established the region as a home for traditional method sparkling wines made from cool-climate grapes, creating offerings that rival far pricier alternatives. If you want cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay unlike anywhere else in Australia, our Yarra Valley selection starts here →

What does Yarra Valley Shiraz taste like?

Yarra Valley Shiraz is less full-bodied than warmer Australian regions, with medium alcohol and a distinct black pepper character — closer in style to a cool-climate European Syrah.

What is whole bunch fermentation and why does Yarra Valley use it?

Whole bunch fermentation — including stems alongside the grapes — is increasingly used in Yarra Valley's higher, cooler vineyards to add perfumed, fruity aromas to Pinot Noir.

Is Yarra Valley wine good for sparkling wine lovers?

Yes. Yarra Valley grows grapes specifically for traditional method sparkling wines, the same labour-intensive process used in Champagne, making it a strong choice for sparkling wine buyers.