Grampians & Pyrenees - Dunkeld
The cool-climate Grampians and Pyrenees regions produce some fine wines, as well as excellent olives, olive oils and farmed meat such as lamb, venison and rabbit. The Grampians is known as the birthplace of Australian sparkling wine and has a viticultural history stretching back to the 1860s. Bests Wines have been in the same family for five generations, while down the road Seppelt Great Western Winery (est. 1865) has 3km of underground cellars dug for sparking wine, which visitors can tour. Warrenmang Vineyard and Resort is a highly regarded Pyrenees winemaker, where the Bazzani family warmly welcome visitors to their great restaurant, cellar door and luxury villas. Fabulous Western District produce and a remarkable collection of wines can be sampled at The Royal Mail Hotel in Dunkeld, an historic former Cobb&Co coach stop that is dramatically situated at the foot of the Grampians.
