Gippsland, Victoria, is a diverse and thriving wine region with over 100 vineyards and more than 40 wineries. The Gippsland Wine Company in Loch is a notable winery known for its small batch, cool climate wines. Visitors can experience the distinct flavors of Gippsland wines at the cellar door, which is open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
The Gippsland wine region covers a large area along the coast, extending from the NSW/Victorian border to Wonthaggi and then west to the edge of the Great Dividing Range. It is characterized by a 400-kilometer cool-climate coastline between the mountains and the sea. Gippsland is known for its aromatic white wines, chardonnay, and pinot noir, with variations in styles across different microclimates.
Gippsland offers a rewarding food and wine trail for visitors to explore. From the west to the east, there are cafes, restaurants, cellar doors, and breweries serving award-winning cool-climate wines. Each area, from the fertile hills of West Gippsland to the coastal plains of East Gippsland, offers a unique culinary experience paired with the region's finest wines. Notable wineries like Cannibal Creek Winery and Narkoojee Winery provide opportunities for visitors to indulge in wine tastings and savor the local flavors.