The Grampians, renowned as a cool climate wine region.
The Grampians, renowned as a cool climate wine region.
“The Grampians is an amazing place to visit, raise a family and make wine.”
“The Grampians is an amazing place to visit, raise a family and make wine.”
Viticulture in The Grampians has a long and highly respected history. Known to be one of the oldest wine regions in Australia, it’s also considered one of the most prestigious by many in the wine industry.
Adam, born and bred in the Grampians, knows its potential. We are excited to introduce the distinctive taste of this wine region to wine lovers around the world. And not only Shiraz. The ideal cool climate conditions, characterised by warm days and cool nights, produces other spectacular varietals like Viognier and Nebbiolo.
The Grampians offers so much to the visitor. We’ve compiled lists of our favourite things to do for families, couples, and different times of the year. Hope you find them useful.
– Grampians with the Kids
– Grampian for Couples in Winter
– Grampians in Springtime
– Grampians in Summer
Cool climate, slow ripening, complex flavours.
Cool climate, slow ripening, complex flavours.
“Complexity happens on the vine. Slower ripening gives the grapes time to develop those richer flavours. This is why I need to be here in the Grampians making wine.”
– Adam
The Grampians experiences a cool climate, which is ideal for growing grapes. The region’s elevation and proximity to the Southern Ocean result in cooler temperatures, allowing for a longer ripening period and the development of complex flavours in the grapes. The diurnal temperature variation, with warm days and cool nights, helps to retain acidity in the grapes and contributes to the balance and structure of the wines.
Ancient soils, deep roots, distinctive taste.
Ancient soils, deep roots, distinctive taste.
“I like wines to reflect the season and the place that the grapes were grown.”
– Adam
It’s not just the climate that makes the Grampians a wine grower’s paradise. The soil here is a winemaker’s dream come true. The Grampians region is situated on an ancient mountain range formed over 380 million years ago. These ancient sandstone and granite soils are ideal for viticulture, providing excellent drainage and encouraging deep root growth. This combination imparts distinctive flavours and textures to the grapes, giving rise to wines that truly embody the essence of their origin.
“I try and bring what’s around me into the wine, so the minerals, rocky edges, the flavours of the bush.”
– Adam
The Grampians Wine Region
The Grampians Wine Region
Location: Western Victoria, approximately 3 hours WNW of Melbourne. Experiences Southern Ocean influences.
Climate: Mediterranean climate with warm days and cool nights. The significant diurnal temperature variation from day to night creates the ideal climatic conditions for slow grape ripening. During the warm hours of the day, the sugar content accumulates while the cool nights help maintain acidity levels in the grapes. This day to night temperature fluctuation produces wines of incredible balance and complexity.
Soil types: Diverse range of ancient soil types, including volcanic and alluvial soils.
Topography: High elevation with an altitude ranging from 240-440m.
Growing season rainfall: 240mm
Our wines from this region: Grampians Viognier, Grampians Shiraz, Grampians Pyrenees Shiraz, The Aristocracy Shiraz, Monseigneur Grampians Cabernet Sauvignon
The Pyrenees Wine Region
Location: Western Victoria, approximately 2 hours from Melbourne. North-east of the Grampians wine growing region, further inland from the coast.
Climate: Mediterranean climate with warm days, cooler nights and distinctive seasonal variations. Overall the temperature is slightly warmer than the Grampians but experiencing similar diurnal temperature differences, the Pyrenees climate is ideal for slow grape ripening.
Soil types: Predominantly Cambrian and granite soils. Rich in minerals and nutrients. Generally well-draining in nature, contributing to wines with good acidity and structure.
Topography: High elevation with an altitude ranging from 220-375m
Growing season rainfall: 220mm
Our wines from this region: Grampians Pyrenees Shiraz, Pyrenees Nebbiolo, Pyrenees Nebbiolo, Malakoff Estate Pyrenees Shiraz, Malakoff Estate Pyrenees Shiraz
The Grampians & Pyrenees Wine Regions
