Welcome to the 'Winemakers of Rutherglen', an inspiring collection of the best 20 wineries from one of Australia's most historic and iconic wine regions, Rutherglen.
James Halliday's 2012 Wine Companion ranked eight of our members in the top 5.1% of the Australian Wine Industry.
Together we hold two major wine festivals each year, Tastes of Rutherglen and Rutherglen Winery Walkabout.
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Rutherglen Set For 2012 Vintage Of The Decade
PRESS RELEASE- JANUARY 2012 RUTHERGLEN VINTAGE UPDATE
Rutherglen Set For 2012 Vintage Of The Decade
Rutherglen is ushering in what looks like the best vintage in ten years. Warm, dry growing conditions with light rains over the past month has set the region up for a perfect 2012 Vintage.
The 'Winemakers of Rutherglen' are cautious bunch, and are not saying too much about what could be an incredible vintage outcome, but are quietly confident about the season.
Featured Event
Tastes of Rutherglen 10-11th & 17-18th March 2012
Tastes of Rutherglen 10-11th & 17-18th March 2012
Discover the passion of local producers and the winemakers behind our world-class wines when Rutherglen hosts the ultimate fete de gourmand, Tastes of Rutherglen.
Start your festival experience on Friday March 10 with a regional showcase dinner highlighting the best produce from the Rutherglen region. Then let your tastebuds lead the way through the festival as you wander between the participating wineries over two weekends.
Choose perfectly matched food and wine combinations and exciting culinary experiences and activities at each venue. Leading chefs and winemakers will be on hand presenting these fabulous experiences in a regional culinary event not to be missed.
Featured Winery
Lake Moodemere Vineyards
Discover Lake Moodemere Vineyard, nestled on the banks of Lake Moodemere. A small gem owned and operated by sixth generation winemaker, Michael Chambers, with a select range of estate grown wine.
