Pinot Noir is specialty of the Yarra Valley wine region, along with high quality Sparkling wines, Chardonnay, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon. Located to the north east of Melbourne, the Yarra Valley is a large and diverse region, geographically. This enables wine to be made in variety of wine styles although, the Pinot Noir is distinctively rich in in fruit flavours such as strawberries and dark cherries with ripe, soft tannins.  Overall, the Yarra Valley has a cool to moderate, maritime climate that results in elegant and restrained wines.