Western Victoria (wine region)

Western Victoria is a geographical indication (GI) registered for Australian wine. It encompasses a broad area in the state of Victoria, defined as everything west of the Hume Highway (M31), excluding the Port Phillip Zone. This large area contains several smaller, more specific wine regions, some of which are also protected by their own GIs.

The Western Victoria zone is not particularly known for a unified wine style or grape variety. Its vastness leads to significant variations in climate, soil, and topography. This results in diverse wine production across the zone. Wine labelled with the Western Victoria GI must be made from at least 85% grapes grown within the designated boundaries.

Notable sub-regions located within Western Victoria include:

• Grampians (formerly Great Western)
• Henty
• Pyrenees
• Macedon Ranges (partially located within)
• Bendigo (partially located within)

Because the boundaries of Western Victoria contain these smaller, more renowned regions, wines are often labelled under the more specific GI, leading to less frequent use of the Western Victoria designation itself. The Western Victoria GI primarily serves to delineate the geographical boundaries and to offer a broader regional descriptor for wines produced within the designated area but not specifically identified with a sub-region.