Types of Wine/Grapes
Chardonnay has now overtaken Riesling as the major
white grape of the region, producing both table and sparkling wine. In
both guises much is blended by numerous purchasers outside the valley.
Cabernet Sauvignon, the most widely planted variety in the King Valley has
its strongest foothold, as one would expect, in the low to intermediate
elevations. Riesling was principally made as a dry style, but with some
late-harvest wines made by Miranda, Brown Brothers and De Bortoli are all
significant purchasers. Chardonnay and and pinot noir are also utilised by
many of Australia's leading sparkling winemakers as blend components.
Climate/Geography
The climate changes progressively and significantly
from north to south, from lower northern elevations to higher southern
elevations, with a progressive increase in rainfall and decrease in heat
summations. The climate here is ideal for the production of fine sparkling
wine base.
For more information about the King Valley wine region
visit:
www.visitvictoria.com/wineries
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