English wine region
How to pronounce Yarra Valley
Yarra Valley is pronounced YAR-ah VAL-ee. The main stress falls on VAL.
YAR-ah VAL-ee
What is Yarra Valley?
A cool-climate wine region east of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia. Its varied elevations produce outstanding Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from cooler upper sites, and excellent Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz from warmer lower areas, making it one of Australia's most versatile premium regions.
Tips for saying it
Often heard as YAR-ah VEL-ee.
The a in Valley is the open English a of 'cat', not the e of 'bed': YAR-ah VAL-ee.
Often heard as YAR-ah WAL-ee.
The v in Valley is a real v with teeth on the lower lip, not a w: YAR-ah VAL-ee.
Often heard as YAH-rah VAL-ee.
The a in Yarra is short like in 'carry', not a long ah: YAR-ah VAL-ee.
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