Nagambie Lakes wine region explained

Nagambie Lakes wine region
Official Name:Nagambie Lakes
Type:AGI (sub region)
Year:2001[1]
Wine Years:Since 1860
Country:Australia
Part Of:Goulburn Valley wine region
Heat Units:1694[2]

}Nagambie Lakes is a subregion of the Goulburn Valley wine region in the Australian state of Victoria.[3] Lake Nagambie on the Goulburn River is the largest waterbody in the region, and Nagambie is the main town.

The first vineyards and winery were established in the area in 1860. Tahbilk was the original winery, and still produces some wine from vines planted in the 1860s.[4] Mitchelton Wines is another significant winery, established in 1969.[5]

The key varieties in the region include shiraz, chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon, sauvignon blanc, marsanne and merlot. Slightly more red than white wine is produced.[2] The soil is rich in iron oxide, and is both well-draining and moisture-retentive.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nagambie Lakes Geographical Indication . . Register of Protected GIs and Other Terms . 14 September 2020.
  2. Web site: Nagambie Lakes, Victoria . Halliday Wine Companion . 14 September 2020.
  3. Web site: Geographical indications . . 14 September 2020 . Register of Protected GIs and Other Terms.
  4. Web site: Goulburn Valley . Discover Australian Wine . . 14 September 2020.
  5. Web site: Nagambie Lakes Wine Region in Central Victoria . Vinodiversity . 14 September 2020.
  6. Web site: Nagambie Lakes Wine . Wine-searcher . 8 March 2015 . 14 September 2020.