Yarra Valley, within an hour of Melbourne, is one of Australia's coolest mainland wine regions, with a varied landscape of valley floors and elevated slopes that support an unusually wide range of styles. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are the region's calling cards, made in a restrained, cool-climate style, and the same conditions have made Yarra Valley a leading source of traditional-method Australian sparkling wine.

Key grapes: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon