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Victoria Wine Locales Online |
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in Victoria and around the nation, some of whom have an online presence. Most of the sites offer a
look at their current wines, as well as some general information,
including the history of the vineyards and the families involved. If there is
a vineyard that is open to visitors who are not listed, just let them
know they can get a free listing here by linking to AusEmade and
emailing us with their listing details and the page where we can see our link. |
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Nicholson River Winery
Liddells Rd,
NICHOLSON VIC 3882
Ph: 03 5156 8241 Fax: 03 5156 8433
Wine tasting and cellar door sales. Ring first. Located
between Bairnsdale, gateway to the Lakes and Wilderness area of
East Gippsland, and Lakes Entrance, one of Victoria's most
popular holiday destinations. The winery boasts outstanding
views, perched on a gentle rise overlooking the Nicholson River
and the magnificent Gippsland Lakes.
First planted as a hobby
in 1978, by the owners Ken and Juliet Eckersley, it soon became
obvious that the gravelly loam soils and mild maritime climate
combined to produces some remarkable wines characterised by
fragrant aromas, intense flavours and complexity on the palate.
The Nicholson River Chardonnay, acknowledged as one of
Australia's most complex and opulent wines, was voted "most
popular white wine" at the Victorian Winemakers Exhibition on
eight occasions.
Gippsland wines are soft, early drinking
styles using local fruit.
Montview is the original name of the house going back to the
1880s when it was built using red gum grown on the property,
hence it was chosen as the name for the main range of wines,
offering complex wines at good value.
Nicholson River wines are the Reserve 5 star wines.
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The Goldfields region of Victoria includes Avoca, Ballarat, Bendigo,
Castlemaine, Clunes, Creswick, Dunolly, Heathcote, Maldon, Marong and
Maryborough and a number of other townships and villages.
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Sandhurst Ridge
150 Forest Drv, MARONG VIC Ph: +61 3 5435 2534
Fax: +61 3 5435 2548
Cellar Doors (check their website for opening hours
Named best winery of the Bendigo
region in James Hallidays 2005 Wine Companion, Sandhurst Ridge produces big,
hand-crafted wines full of character.
A visit to the cellar door (just 15 minutes from the centre of Bendigo)
virtually guarantees an informative conversation with someone with hands-on
knowledge of the vines as well as the wines, since the owners brothers Paul
and George Greblo reside on the estate and its an all-in-the-family business.
Their first vintage, the 1995 Sandhurst Ridge Shiraz was awarded five stars by
Winestate magazine, and their wines have been piling up accolades ever since.
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Oxley Estate Winery Ciavarella Wines
17 Evans Lane, OXLEY VIC 3678
Ph:/Fax: 03 5727 3384
Open 7 days Mon-Sat 9 am-6 pm / Sun 10 am - 6 pm
Small family winery located in
the Milawa Gourmet Region. Enjoy the crisp lemon-sherbert Semillon, the classy
citrusy and toasty Chardonnay, or the tightly wound and concentrated Shiraz -
Ciavarella wines offer excellent value and quality - the kind of character and
personality so many bigger wineries lose on teh factory floor. Be sure to try
the Dolcino, too: a sweet red which is in many ways a white wine drinker's red.
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All Saints Estate
WAHGUNYAH VIC 3687 Ph: 02
6035 2222 Fax: 02 6035 2200
As well as an outstanding cellar door facility, the magnificent Estate
established in 1864 hosts the Terrace Restaurant and the Indigo Cheese Co, all
set amidst historical buildings and formal gardens. Private tastings and tours
available by appointment. Visit our website for upcoming events at
www.allsaintswine.com.au.
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Chrismont Wines
Upper King Valley Rd, CHESHUNT VIC
3678
Ph: +61 3 5729 8220 Fax: +61 3 5729 8253
Established by the Pizzini family in 1980, the vineyard grows
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Shiraz, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Merlot, Barbera, Pinot Grigio and Marzemino. It label
include the Chrismont and La Zona. Stop by their Cellar Door.
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St Leonards Vineyard
WAHGUNYAH VIC 3687
Ph:
02 6033 1004 Fax: 02 6033 3636
Overlooking a tranquil lagoon on a
bend of the majestic Murray river, St Leonards is a picturesque and relaxing
destination for wine lovers and eco tourists. Relax to live music and enjoy a
delicious meal at St Leonards caf้. Check the website for upcoming events at
www.stleonardswine.com.au.
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Tallarook Wines
2 Delaney's Rd, WARRANWOOD VIC 3134
Ph: +61 3 9876 7022 Fax: +61 3 9876 7044 Mobile: 0416 183 646
Tallarook is situated on an elevated
site among rugged hills on the the northern slopes of the Great
Dividing Ranges. Check the website for other contact details.
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One of Victorias oldest wine regions, located just beyond Melbournes airport,
the Sunbury Wine Region has been producing wines since the 1860s with more than
a dozen vineyards operating today...
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Sunbury Wine Region
Sunbury Region
Grapegrowers Association
For more information contact:
(Melton)
(Hume)
A wide variety of grapes successfully
ripen in the Sunbury Region, consistently producing premium wines of integrity,
fruit-driven, supported by fine tannins and with a demonstrated capacity to age
gracefully.
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Witchmount Estate
557 Leakes Rd, ROCKBANK VIC Ph: 03 9747 1188
Cellar Door from 11 am Wednesday-Sunday
Witchmount Estate winery has been
making award-winning wines for almost 15 years. Over that time we have spent
many hours in our vineyard and winery in order to produce the finest wines
possible. We put our heart and soul into our one chance a year and have been
rewarded with a multitude of trophies and awards from all over Australia. The Ramunno family run the vineyard, a
restaurant and a function room.
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 Mildara Winery
Wentworth Rd, MERBEIN VIC 3505
Beringer
Blass Wines Estates is a global leader in premium wine. The group's
Australian winemaking heritage dates back to the late 19th century
when the original Mildara winery was established at the Jamieson's
Run sheep station in Victoria, within the Chaffey Brothers'
pioneering Murray River irrigation settlement.
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