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Gippsland's diverse landscapes and bold winemakers offering flavours as varied and unforgettable as the region itself

From wild coastlines to rugged ranges, Gippsland delivers bold landscapes and diverse wines. At Eat Drink Play Gippsland, explore unique flavours, passionate winemakers, and stories bottled across this Switzerland-sized wine region.

By news@gippsland - 1st September 2025 - Back to News

From the wild Bass Strait coastline to the rugged Strzelecki Ranges, Gippsland is a region that knows how to leave a mark. Think untamed beaches, jaw-dropping scenery, and winemakers who aren't afraid to do things their own way.

From wild coastlines to rugged ranges, Gippsland blends stunning scenery with bold winemakers creating distinctive wines shaped by place and passion

Gippsland wine diversity

There's an energy here that's hard to shake. Maybe it's the laid-back pace, maybe it's the dramatic landscapes - or maybe it's the new wave of winemakers trading city lights for starry nights, rolling up their sleeves to craft something truly special.

And here's the kicker: Gippsland is massive. Like, Switzerland-sized massive. Which means no two wines are ever the same. Different soils, microclimates, and stories all bottled up. One glass might be a brooding Pinot, the next a zippy Chardonnay, the next something wildly experimental.

At Eat Drink Play Gippsland, you get to taste the whole spectrum - region by region, vineyard by vineyard - in one place. It's a rare chance to drink the story of Gippsland in all its flavour and diversity. Come thirsty.

South Gippsland's cool-climate charm blends rolling hills, ocean breezes, and boutique vineyards producing soulful, small-batch wines rich with character and individuality

South Gippsland and Bass Coast

South Gippsland is a cool-climate wine country at its most charming. Picture rolling green hills that tumble into the ocean, sea breezes drifting through the vines, and boutique vineyards nestled between dairy paddocks and pockets of rainforest.

This is where many first-generation winemakers have planted their roots, swapping corporate boardrooms for gumboots and a slower pace of life. Their wines carry that same grounded energy: soulful, small-batch, and always full of character.

Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are the stars, but don't stop there, you'll also find crisp aromatic whites, elegant roses, and a few left-of-centre blends that push the boundaries. No two vineyards are alike, and that's exactly the magic. Look out for: Fleet Wines, The Gippsland Wine Co, Dirty Three, The Gurdies, Bass River Winery, The Gurdies, The Wine Farm, Caledonai Australis, Lithostylis, Corner Inlet Winery, Silverwater Vineyard, Triffids.

Just over an hour from Melbourne, West Gippsland offers alpine slopes, lush valleys, and vibrant cool-climate wines brimming with freshness

West Gippsland

Only an hour or so out of Melbourne, West Gippsland feels like another world. Rolling pastures give way to the dramatic slopes of the Victorian Alps, with winding roads leading you through postcard-perfect villages and lush valleys.

The wines here reflect the place: cool, crisp, and full of energy. You'll find fragrant Pinot Noirs that hum with vibrancy and Chardonnays that are refined, bright, and mineral-driven. There's a freshness in every glass, just like the clean snap of mountain air. Cool climate, cool wines. Look out for: Bandicoot Run, Entropy, Patrick Sullivan, William Downie, Seaview Ridge, Cannibal Creek, Blackcoat, Krooked Row.

In Central and Eastern Gippsland, warmer climates and rugged ranges produce bold, expressive wines with structure, ageing potential, and distinctive regional character

Central and East Gippsland

Head to the central and eastern parts of Gippsland and the scenery shifts again. The climate gets warmer, the skies clearer, and the landscapes stretch out into sun-soaked plains and rugged ranges. This is a bold wine country.

Here, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay still thrive, but it's also where you'll find powerful reds, textured whites, and alternative varieties that make a big impression. The wines are confident, expressive, and built with structure and ageing potential.

The winemakers are just as bold - often farming in remote, challenging pockets with a deep respect for the land. Their wines tell that story: generous, sun-drenched, and unmistakably Gippsland. Roll call: Lightfoot, Xavier Wines, Narkoojee, Carrajung Estate, Blue Gables, Glenmaggie, Wyanga Park, Nicholson River Winery.

Pictures from Visit Gippsland website.

Source: http://gippsland.com/

Published by: news@gippsland.com