Cool climate/Elevation 35m Sunbury is a cool region of gently undulating plains located close to greater Melbourne’s northwest boundary. Its climate leans towards continentality consequently frost risk is greater. This area was first planted in 1863, although the local industry disappeared in the late 1920s to reappear in the 1970s. Most vineyards are planted on the alluvial river flats where the soil is essentially sand over river stones. The growing season is relatively cool and dry, compared to the Yarra Valley. Vintage takes place around mid April/early May. Craiglee Shiraz is regarded as one of the top Shirazes in Victoria and shows the promise of Sunbury. There are other producers, but this is really a very new wine region despite its interesting early history. Andrew Caillard MW, Langton's

Gippsland is named after a former Governor of Victoria. Considered both a wine region and a zone, Gippsland extends from just east of Melbourne through to the southern NSW border. Vines were originally planted as early as the 19th century however the modern revival of the region’s viticulture did not occur until the 1970’s. An enormous geographical region – similar in size to Belgium, it is comprised of coastal plains and predominantly south-facing slopes of the foothills of the Great Dividing Range. The region is divided into three geographical areas, South, East and West. South Gippsland located about 100 km east of Melbourne, is a true cool climate area. Significant maritime influence ensures it is the wettest, coolest and windiest sub-region, providing ideal conditions for growing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. East Gippsland has a more Mediterranean style climate, with West Gippsland

Cool Climate/Elevation 500-650m The Macedon region, an hour’s drive north east of Melbourne, is regarded as one of the coolest mainland wine regions – so cool that viticulture was considered a risky venture. By the early 1980s a number of enthusiasts had already debunked the theory and planted vineyards – mostly to the early ripening varieties Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Mount Macedon is 1000 metres high. Most of the vineyards are elevated to around 500 to 650 metres with frost risks fairly high in early spring and late autumn. Rainfall is around 890mm. Ripening is the major issue. Some early plantings of Cabernet have been grafted over to Pinot Noir. The region has become noted for its Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and sparkling wines. Andrew Caillard MW, Langton's