Melbourne's Western Suburbs Wineries

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About Wineries in Melbourne's Western Suburbs

Melbourne's Western Suburbs is in the Melbourne Region.

Melbourne's Western Suburbs Wine History

The first of Australia's grape vines were planted in 1788 just outside of Sydney NSW. Today Australia has established itself internationally as a significant wine producing nation with vineyards scattered across the country. Wineries in Melbourne's Western Suburbs make up only a sample of Australia's wineries. Australian wine sales have grown steadily over the past decade. Current export figures place Australia as the fourth largest exporter of wine, selling to more than 100 countries around the world and contributing $5.5 billion to the nation's economy.

Melbourne's Western Suburbs Wine Styles

There are literally thousands of wines varieties and blends produced by Australian wineries. You will find numerous wines that fall into the five basic wine styles available to try and buy at wineries in Melbourne's Western Suburbs. The five basic wine styles:

• Red Wine
• White Wine
• Sparkling Wine
• Fortified Wine
• Dessert Wine

Why not see if you can correctly identify the various distinct flavour and aroma descriptors associated with Melbourne wine styles.

Cellar door tasting at wineries in Melbourne's Western Suburbs

Tasting room and Cellar Door Sales are common at wineries in Melbourne's Western Suburbs. Touring the wine growing regions of Australia ranks among the great attractions of the country. You can organise a tour or simply plan your day and go at your own pace. Be sure to abide by drink driving laws however; Police will not accept a tour of the wineries as an excuse for drink driving.

Opening Hours at Wineries in Melbourne's Western Suburbs

Every Winery in Melbourne's Western Suburbs operates their own opening and closing times. Likewise, opening hours in some wineries can vary depending on the season, public or religious holidays, and/or other circumstances. We advise you check individual winery opening hours before visiting.

Facilities Symbols for Wineries in Melbourne's Western Suburbs

Facilities for Wineries in Melbourne's Western Suburbs are listed using symbols. Note: Wineries with the symbol have dedicated disabled facilities. View the feature and facility symbols for wineries.

Winery Reviews in Melbourne's Western Suburbs: Read what other wine enthusiasts have to say about wineries in Melbourne's Western Suburbs

Reader Reviews are a great way to find out what other passionate wine enthusiasts, just like you, think about wineries in Melbourne's Western Suburbs. The views and opinions expressed in these reviews are those of individual readers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of AGFG, it's directors, management, employees, contractors, consultants or agents.

Winery News & Events: All the latest News, Events & Specials in Melbourne's Western Suburbs

Depending on the region and the unpredictable ways of Mother Nature, Late January to late March is typically harvest season for wine grapes in Australia. But that's not to say there isn't plenty of activity all year round. Get all the latest News, Events, Specials, for wineries in Melbourne's Western Suburbs. The Australian Good Food & Travel Guide is Australia's premier on-line guide for Melbourne wine news. Sign up as a member and we will send you all the latest specials and events in your local area, making sure you never miss out on a single thing!

Accuracy of Winery descriptions & information in Melbourne's Western Suburbs

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the winery descriptions and information contained on this website. Notwithstanding, circumstances in Melbourne's Western Suburbs may change and AGFG, whilst making every effort to keep the information on this site as accurate as possible, assumes no responsibility for errors, changes, omissions, inconveniences or incurred loss as a result of any inaccuracy. See our disclaimer

We hope our overview of wineries in Melbourne's Western Suburbs has been of assistance.