Cool climate/Elevation 600-850m Orange has attracted significant capital investment in viticultural development over the last decade. The region is dominated by Mount Canobolas, an extinct volcano that rises to almost 1400m. Most of the vineyards are north and north-east facing and located at altitudes of 600 to 800m. At higher elevations, the vineyards are planted on predominantly red volcanic soils. The region experiences a high degree of continentality – spring frosts and hail can be a problem. In winter the vineyards will often get a brushing of snow. This region shows great promise. Rosemount has done much to highlight its potential. Chardonnay, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot all show promise, although this area has yet to really prove itself. Andrew Caillard MW, Langton's

<p>Puligny Blancs have a distinguished bouquet of almond paste, ferns, tropical fruit, amber, and white flowers. Their discreet acidity leaves room for a very soft mouthfeel and an impressive long finish.</p>

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

Warm to hot climate/Elevation 130-180m The historic Magill Estate vineyard was established in 1844. Once on the outskirts of Adelaide, today it is well and truly within the Adelaide metropolitan area. Only 5.2 hecatres (12.5 acres) of Shiraz remain, centred around the Grange cottage (pictured), the original home of Dr Christopher Rawson Penfold and the ‘spiritual’ birth place of Grange Hermitage (now called Bin 95 Grange Shiraz). Although Magill Shiraz was used for Grange in the early days, the fruit (now about 30 tonnes) is used almost entirely for the Magill Estate Shiraz. Magill Estate is an important Adelaide landmark and remains an important working winery. Indeed both Magill Estate and Grange (a multi-vineyard/multi district wine) are both matured on this site. Andrew Caillard MW, Langton's