Wineries of Victoria

This in-depth guide to incredible wine, local restaurants and mesmerising cellar doors all within the heart of Victoria is the perfect read for an avid wine-connoisseur. This issue decodes the staple shiraz in all its glory, as well as the best wines at every price-point to give as a gift. It also shines a light on Bendigo, exploring the history of this golden city and how it produces gold-worthy wines. Meanwhile for something of international flavour, enjoy an exploration into the trends and traditions of Italian winemaking, as well as how it found a place in Australia’s heart, alongside our favourite winery pets manning cellar doors across Victoria.

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Wineries of Victoria

Heard It Through The GRAPEVINE • THE LATEST NEWS FROM THE LOCAL WINE INDUSTRY

A moment TO WINE

Gin-erosity THAT KNOWS NO BOUNDS

Part OF THE FAMILY

Off the BEATEN TRACK

Happy CAMPERS

Glassware SPANNING GENERATIONS

A Happy HARVEST

Walk A FINE WINE

A Match MADE IN HEAVEN

Dome IS WHERE THE HEART IS

The Pinnacle OF PERFECTION

An Exclusive EXPERIENCE

Twenty YEARS OF SUCCESS

A Tour OF GREAT WESTERN

MEET THE WINEMAKERS

Dwayne Cunningham • HEAD WINEMAKER AT AUSTIN’S WINES

Donna Stephens • CHIEF WINEMAKER AND OWNER OF CAPPA STONE WINES

Julian Langworthy • CHIEF WINEMAKER AT DALWHINNIE WINES

Marc Scalzo • CHIEF WINEMAKER AND GENERAL MANAGER AT DE BORTOLI RUTHERGLEN ESTATE

Gus del Rio • OWNER AND WINEMAKER AT DEL RIOS WINERY

Peter Bauer • CHIEF WINEMAKER AT DROMANA ESTATE

Simon Steele • CHIEF WINEMAKER AT MEDHURST WINES

Simon Fennell • HEAD WINEMAKER AT MONTARA WINES

Cameron Leith • HEAD WINEMAKER AND MANAGING DIRECTOR AT PASSING CLOUDS WINERY

Mark Summerfield • OWNER AND WINEMAKER AT SUMMERFIELD WINES

Alister Purbrick • EXECUTIVE WINEMAKER AND CEO AT TAHBILK WINERY

Clare Halloran • GENERAL MANAGER AND WINEMAKER AT TARRAWARRA ESTATE

Tim Byrne • VINEYARD MANAGER AND WINEMAKER AT TERINDAH ESTATE

Anthony Murphy • MANAGING DIRECTOR AND CHIEF WINEMAKER AT TRENTHAM ESTATE

Kirilly Gordon • WINEMAKER AT WITCHMOUNT ESTATE

Michael Wren • WINEMAKER AT WREN ESTATE

PRIDE OF THE Pyrenees

DINING WITH A Difference • Wine is the perfect accompaniment to elevate almost any dish, from any cuisine, and for any meal, whether it be entrée, main or dessert. Yet with so many different varieties, it can be hard to know which wines work well with which food. Here, Kirrily Ireland consults Robin Brockett, chief winemaker at Scotchmans Hill, to create this inspiring wine connoisseur’s guide that explores the ultimate food and wine pairings, speaking to complementary flavours and clever combinations.

In Vino Veritas • Boasting a rich and prolific history, winemaking is an art that is truly at the core of Italian culture and this beautiful country is home to some of the oldest wine-producing regions in the world. Italian wines are renowned for their diversity, and exceptional quality; and with a broad range of climates and varietals unique to each region, it is no embellishment to say that a trip to Italy is every wine enthusiasts’ dream. Whilst typically dominated by the light and fruity flavours of French varietals, in recent years Australian palates have called out for more variety, and Italy’s exquisite, bold wines have proudly stepped in to fill this gap. At the forefront of this, Stefani Estate is sharing the beauty and tradition of Italy with our eager tastebuds. Katie Livingston sits down with the estate’s owner and founder, Stefano Stefani, and its winemaker, Peter Mackey, to explore the trends and traditions of Italian winemaking and its...