Beyond the Usual Bottles is our introductory series on the wine regions that do not get the airtime they deserve. Each class focuses on a single county or region, walks through the grapes and styles worth knowing, and covers what makes the place distinct.
No background required. Come curious.
Victoria sits in the southeast corner of Australia and holds more distinct growing zones than any other Australian state. Cool coastal areas, high-altitude hillsides, and warmer inland pockets all live within a few hours of Melbourne, and each one produces something different.
We taste our way through the region and cover what makes it stand apart from the rest of the country. Expect a range of styles and grapes, some familiar and some that will reshape what you thought Australian wine could be. Along the way we unpack the geography, the climate story, and why Victoria has quietly become one of the most exciting wine states in Australia.