West of Melbourne and less than an hour from Ballarat, lie the ruggedly beautiful surrounds of the Pyrenees wine region, which shares a name with the famous wine area between France and Spain. And it’s no surprise, given the region’s sweeping vistas, passion for petanque, and its diverse wine-growing areas with distinct microclimates that produce world-beating wines.
The French connection in Victoria's Pyrenees goes back to the 1960s, when French brandy producer Rémy Martin established his eponymous chateau near Avoca.
Spicy reds and smart sparklings
Victoria's Pyrenees comprise the southern extension of the Great Dividing Range, and its foothills and ranges create a remarkable diversity of microclimates that provide a wealth of variety for winemakers.
