Though less famous for its viticulture than neighbouring South Australia, Victoria is arguably just as important a destination for lovers of Australian wine. Certainly, with over 850 wineries packed into mainland Australia's smallest state, when you are in Victoria you are never that far from the next cellar door.

Take a wine tasting tour in Victoria and you will discover sophisticated wines and historic vineyards. You will also meet cutting edge winemakers that take a fresh approach to the drops they produce and the cellar door experience they provide. When you've finished sampling the exquisite flavours (for a little while at least) you will find vibrant cities, towns bursting with history and some of the most picturesque wine country to be found anywhere in Australia.

What makes wine touring in Victoria special?

Victoria's big selling point as a destination for a wine holiday is the sheer volume of cellar doors. Of the more than 850 wineries (more than in any other state in Australia) packed into little Victoria, approximately 650 have cellar doors that are open to the public. There is more though to Victoria than quantity. The quality of winemaking in the state is equally high, and the range of climatic and geological conditions results in an enormous range of grape varieties and styles. Only the pickiest of wine drinkers could possibly struggle to find something to their liking here.

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