<p>Warm climate/Elevation 240-450m, north of the Great Dividing Range the Australian Pyrenees is about 70km northeast of the Grampians in western Central Victoria. Many of the vineyards are planted at an altitude of around 350 to 400m on quartz and decomposed slatey soils over friable clay with an easterly aspect. Rainfall is generally quite low, necessitating drip irrigation. Late afternoon southerly breezes moderate temperatures during the growing season. These regions are particularly suited to Shiraz and, to a lesser extent, Cabernet Sauvignon. Some excellent Chardonnays are also produced. Andrew Caillard MW, Langton's</p>

Warm climate/Elevation 130-300m The Heathcote and Goulburn wine regions, about 50km apart, are located in Central Victoria about 100km north of Melbourne. The Goulburn Valley, which centres on the towns of Seymour and Nagambie, has a warm climate with strong continentality. The Goulburn River dissects the region and has washed the red and brown, sandy clay loams with alluvial sands. Most of the vineyards are located on these areas. Temperatures fluctuate enormously during the growing season creating a stressful environment for vines. Rainfall is low, although the region has experienced the occasional vintage washout. The most suited variety is Shiraz as typified by Mitchelton and Tahbilk. Andrew Caillard MW, Langton's