When the call of the grapes can’t be ignored any longer, look no further than the North East and the High Country’s multi-award winning wine regions.
Designed to be enjoyed in good company, spring is the perfect time to indulge in local wines.
Rutherglen wine region is home to 19 wineries and is mostly known for its muscat and durif varieties.
Beechworth boasts about 30 wineries in an area which covers Stanley, Beechworth and Everton and the cool climate varieties like shiraz, chardonnay, syrah and vermentino love the outlooks and sloping hills.
The King Valley wine region stretches from Milawa and Oxley to Cheshunt with 12 wineries based in the area.
Varieties of prosecco, pinot grigio, moscato, rosato, sangiovese, barbera and nebbiolo are specialties belonging to this group.
Mansfield wine district takes in Lima South, Delatite, Bonnie Doon, Lake Eildon, Barjarg, Goughs Bay and Lake Nillahcootie.
These wineries specialise in cool climate wines such as riesling, white aromatics, chardonnay, merlot, pinot gris and cabernet sauvignon and many have won awards for their exceptional flavours and blends.
Beyond the cellar doors, the region offers plenty of reasons to linger a little longer, with rolling vineyards, country hospitality and local produce creating an easy weekend escape.
Visitors can spend the day tasting award-winning drops, then settle in for a relaxed meal featuring seasonal food grown nearby.
With each wine region offering its own pace and personality, North East Victoria is a place where every glass comes with a story.
So, whatever your tastebuds crave, you are bound to find a drop to satisfy them from whichever region you visit.