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Rutherglen Set For 2012 Vintage Of The Decade

January 24, 2012

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.
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Size doesn't always count!

December 1, 2011

In their 25th anniversary buying guide, the prestigious Americal publication 'Wine & Spirits' categorised Chambers Rosewood Winery in the top 100 wineries of 2011.

While the Chambers family were not surprised to see their much acclaimed Rare Muscat receive such accolades ($300 per $375ml bottle), they were delighted to find their Grand Muscat and entry level Rutherglen Muscat also sharing the limelight.

Just short of 6,500 wines were tasted and assessed, covering all styles from champagne to sherry and a huge array of international wineries from the long established to the little known.

Winemaker Stephen Chambers, 6th generation of his family to make wine at Rosewood says, 'It is a great honour to be included in a list such as this. It proves what can be achieved no matter what the size of the business, when you have a quality product'.
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All Saints ' The Terrace' Brings Melbourne Style to the Country

November 30, 2011

In November All Saint Estate relaunches its stunning 'Terrace' restaurant bringing Melbourne style to the vines
of Rutherglen.
Following a contemporary refurbishment by Denis Lucey, owner of Melbourne restaurant Bottega, the 'Terrace'
now boasts a relaxed yet stylish atmosphere.
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Rutherglen Estates noble wine gets royal nod

October 19, 2011

Rutherglen Estates is delighted to have their 2005 Noble Botrytis Muscadelle chosen as the dessert wine to be served to Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh, at a lunch in their honour at Government House in Canberra on Sunday 23 October. More »

The Green Living Fair - Saturday, 22 October, 2011

October 14, 2011

Learn how you can make a difference on your land and in your own home at the Fourth Annual Green Living Fair at Wahgunyah on 22 October, 2011.
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BOUTIQUE RUTHERGLEN WINERY EXCELS IN TABLE WINES

September 27, 2011

The results of the 123rd Rutherglen Wine Show were announced last week. Attracting around 2000 entries from over 230 wineries from all over Australia, the Rutherglen wine show is one of the major wine shows in the country. More »

Jones Winery 10th release of famous L.J

August 17, 2011

At Jones Winery & Vineyard we have hit our first decade of releasing of our iconic LJ Shiraz. There are not too many vineyards like our 110 year old Town Block still in existence in Australia. The vineyard has never been irrigated and so the hardy vines have over a century of stories to tell. More »

Vintara Wines welcomes new chef Lisa Fox

August 15, 2011

Michael and Lisa from Vintara would like to let you all know that they have a new Chef!!!!!

Welcome Ange Fox as the new Chef at Vintara – I say new but Ange has been here since Easter, and we are rapt to have her on board. Ange has many years experience in the Melb. Food scene and also has been working in Resorts up North. More »

A WINE LOVERS DREAM-R.L Buller and Son PTY LTD announces new Trans-Tasman alliance.

August 9, 2011

Bullers Winery Rutherglen are a Five Star Winery with two Robert Parker 100/100's under their belt. They are also innovative and today proudly announce a Trans-Tasman alliance with New Zealand's prestigious Tohu Wines. More »

Sunday lunch: Jones Winery and Vineyard Cafe - Sydney Morning Herald- Sue Wallace, August 6 2011

August 6, 2011

THE delicious aroma of Nanna Jones's steaming chicken pie greets us as we arrive at the cafe at Jones Winery and Vineyard, near Rutherglen, on a bleak winter's day. We thaw out beside the blazing wood-fire heater in the heritage-listed barn — dating to the 1860s — that is now home to the cellar door and the new cafe.

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Susie Campbell & the AFFW 'Next Genners'

August 4, 2011

Once upon a time, the most celebrated families in Australian wine came together to form Australia's First Families of Wine. Today, SA will meet the new kids in town - the 'Next Genners' have arrived! More »

"A Grape form of Gratitude" - The Age Epicure, Jeni Port - August 2, 2011

August 2, 2011

Tribute wines can be red, white, sweet or dry, one-offs or a series, but they all have a compelling backstory. More »

"Great wine drives: Rutherglen" - CAMPBELL MATTINSON, August/September 2011 issue of Gourmet Traveller WINE

August 1, 2011

"Just a short spin outside of Melbourne lies the historic region of Rutherglen on the banks of the mighty Murray River. With this two-day itinerary you can explore the wineries behind the famous fortifieds and cutting-edge reds" ....Read More gourmettraveller.com.au/wine_traveller.htm More »

STANTON & KILLEEN ACHIEVES FAME NEAR AND AFAR

August 1, 2011

The crew at Stanton and Killeen Wines are buzzing with excitement after their Grand Rutherglen Muscat was awarded the prestigious Best Fortified Trophy at the Australian Boutique Wines Awards dinner in Sydney on Friday night. This follows the outstanding result achieved last month when their Classic Rutherglen Muscat picked up the trophy for Best Fortified Muscat at the International Wine Challenge in London; one of the largest wine shows on the planet. More »

James Halliday confirms Rutherglen wineries ranked at top 5.1% of Australian Wine Industry

August 1, 2011

The latest edition of James Hallidays Wine Companion has confirmed the consistency of wine producers in the Rutherglen region. Year after year these wineries have been producing a diversity of wine styles with both table wines and the world renowned fortified wines performing consistently well. More »

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