Upper Goulburn Winegrowers’ Association
www.uppergoulburnwine.org.au
The Region - Wines - Climate - Vintage Celebrations 2009 |
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About the Upper Goulburn Wine Region - in Victoria’s High Country
The Upper Goulburn Wine region is diverse in its geography as it spans north of the Yarra Valley stretching from Glenburn to Mansfield-Mt Buller; along the Melba and Maroondah highways, and from Tallarook and Yea to Eildon along the Goulburn River.
The region includes the regional towns of Yea, Alexandra, Eildon and Mansfield. The area is rich in natural beauty of lakes and river systems and is recognised as the major gateway to Victoria’s high country.
This is truly cool climate viticulture, setting the Upper Goulburn apart from others in Victoria. The Upper Goulburn, as a destination, offers quality wines matched with distinctive regional cuisine and tourism experiences that in combination will excite the senses like no other.
Types of Wine/Grapes
The region is ideally located for the production of crisp and racy aromatic white and sparkling wines and elegant textural red wines.
The following fruit and wines are grown and made:
Whites: Riesling Gewurztraminer Pinot Gris Sauvignon BlancChardonnay Marsanne Viognier
Reds: Pinot Noir Pinot Meunier Merlot Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon Temperanillo
Most, if not all, are enjoyed by many visitors into the region.
Climate/Geography
The climate is strongly influenced by high altitude, but the picking dates - and the wine styles - leave little doubt that this is a very cool region over all. Rainfall varies from 700mm to 1400mm. The cool evenings of the high country, combined with its location on the northern side of the Great Dividing Range with significantly higher sunlight hours, gives our region a natural advantage. Therefore the Upper Goulburn has a commitment to quality production with a low environmental footprint leading to less intervention with chemical additives.
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UPPER GOULBURN WINE REGION VINTAGE CELEBRATIONS -
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25th & Sun 26th April 2009
The Upper Goulburn Winegrowers invite you to celebrate their vintage ...
Taste fine wine, eat sumptuous food, enjoy relaxing music - indulge yourself.
Leave the chores for another weekend, book your accommodation, join in the fun.
Event information: Susan Kinloch 03 5777 3447
Saturday 25 April
- A day of wine and food on High Street , Mansfield Free to the public.
Enjoy the Upper Goulburn’s Vintage Celebrations hosted by the Upper
Goulburn Winegrowers. Taste fine wine, eat sumptuous food, enjoy relaxing
music - indulge yourself. Local chefs will tantalise your taste buds with their
signature dishes, new and exciting Upper Goulburn wines can be tasted free.
Sunday 26 April
- Long Lunch.
From shed to plate. Not to be missed. $90 per head
Food matched with finest Upper Goulburn wines.
*for bookings call Susan on 5777 3447
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