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Rutherglen , Legends, Wine & HighCountry |
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| Howard Anderson established Anderson Winery in 1993, after notching up 30 years experience in the industry - including 15 years as Winemaker at Seppelt Great Western. In 2005 he was joined by his daughter Christobelle, who had completed a Winemaking degree in Adelaide, and worked for wineries in several regions in Fran |
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Rutherglen , Legends, Wine & HighCountry |
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| "Campbell's is one of the biggest family-owned wineries in the region and consistently produces wines of stunning quality, which are always great value. The Bobbie Burns Shiraz is a consistently terrific wine and pays appropriate homage to this Scottish legend. Also worth seeking out are an excellent Riesling and surpr |
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Rutherglen , Legends, Wine & HighCountry |
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| The 'you've found us' exclamation on the sign at the front gate gives visitors to this rustic cellar door a glimpse of the unique wine experience available within.
The first thing you notice is the impressive array of bottles on the tasting bar where you will find more than 30 different wines, including many lesser |
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Rutherglen , Legends, Wine & HighCountry |
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| Winery and Vineyard
Established: 1860
Vignerons: Brother and sister team of Arthur and Mandy Jones
They consider themselves very fortunate to have some amazing old vines, some of which were planted just after the turn of the century before last! One of the oldest and smallest wineries in the Rutherglen Dis |
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Rutherglen , Legends, Wine & HighCountry |
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| "Michael Chambers is a member of the famous Chambers family and the nephew of Rutherglen legend Bill, so wine is in his blood. Michael and wife Belinda preside over this century-old vineyard beside Lake Moodemere, a large billabong fed by the mighty Murray. The small cellar door is the place to try smooth, well-balance |
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Rutherglen , Legends, Wine & HighCountry |
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| "Although Morris now comes under the rather large umbrella of the Orlando Wyndham group it is still a winery that sticks to its knitting. The very best wines remain the fortifieds and the sherries in particular are among Australia's very best - a seductive Amontillado style is a highlight. The sparkling Shiraz Durif is |
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Rutherglen , Legends, Wine & HighCountry |
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| Situated in the wine growing region of Rutherglen, Renaissance Chocolates and Renaissance Farm Bed and Breakfast offers a unique chocolate experience in a wonderful country atmosphere.
Visit the Couverture Room at Renaissance Chocolates to share in chocolate passion, view the handmade process and experience the aro |
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Rutherglen , Legends, Wine & HighCountry |
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| Tour the renowned Rutherglen wineries in luxury and style in a luxurious stretch Limousine or elegant Rolls Royce.
Leave your driving worries behind, relax and beat the "Booze Bus".
Tours are individually designed to meet your requirements either for a half day or full day wine tour.
Private tastings, go |
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Rutherglen , Legends, Wine & HighCountry |
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| We specialise in Muscat & Durif, however don't just think big reds and sweet wines.
Our wines express new styles using traditional regional varieties.
We have eight acres under vine - a tiny vineyard that enables us to manage everything by hand. It's all about quality. Our plantings include Orange Muscat, Vi |
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Rutherglen , Legends, Wine & HighCountry |
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| "This is a wonderful small winery that tends to be a bit of a microcosm for what Rutherglen does best. The fortifieds, naturally, are brilliant and the Durif, which is grown virtually nowhere else in the world, is a huge, tannic but beautifully made wine. The Stanton and Killeen Vintage Port is legendary and near enoug |
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Rutherglen , Legends, Wine & HighCountry |
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| An old shearing shed, the inspiration for a red clay hand-built cellar door, is now the home of The Wicked Virgin and Calico Town Wines. The Olive Grove and Vineyard sweep down the northern hill overlooking Rutherglen.
Generations ago, the property was a vineyard, and there are still derelict gold mines... the his |
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Rutherglen , Legends, Wine & HighCountry |
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| Tuileries Restaurant is contemporary in style with glass walls overlooking a Mediterranean courtyard. There is some formality with well spaced tables, white cloths and fine glassware; however the atmosphere is far too welcoming to be stuffy. The menu offers modern Australian cuisine with strong regional influences. The |
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Rutherglen , Legends, Wine & HighCountry |
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| Vintara Brewery, Winery and Restaurant enjoys a spectacular view over the Murray Valley, Try the beers (four on tap) sample the wines or enjoy the modern French menu for breakfast or lunch.
The Beers are malt driven and contain no preservatives or additives.
The wines are all Estate grown, produced and bottled |
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Rutherglen , Legends, Wine & HighCountry |
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| 'Close to the heart of the Rutherglen township, Rutherglen Estates occupies a stately, century-old winery with an impressive arched facade behind tall palm trees. The table wines are outstanding and often great value, especially the unusual Italian varieties, and 'Rhones' like the excellent Mourvedre. There's a restaur |
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