Orange
The Orange region, one of Australia's highest, uses altitude to make cool-climate Chardonnay, aromatic whites and perfumed reds around the dormant volcano Mount Canobolas.
Fast facts
At a glance
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Climate | Cool, continental, high altitude |
| Geography | High plateau west of the Blue Mountains in NSW |
| Key appellations | Orange GI · Mount Canobolas |
| Main grapes | Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Famous for | High-altitude wines, Chardonnay |
Grapes
Signature grapes of Orange
The varieties that define this region's wines.
Chardonnay
Chardonnay is the world's most planted white grape and a remarkable blank canvas for terroir and winemaking. F…
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc is celebrated for its electric, zesty character and unmistakable aromatics — gooseberry, grass…
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir is Burgundy's great gift to the wine world — light in colour yet profound in flavour, haunting in i…
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is the world's most famous red grape, the backbone of Bordeaux's great blended wines and th…
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Wine travel
Visiting Orange
A scenic drive west of Sydney through rolling green hills and orchards.
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