Nagambie Lakes wine region

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.

Nagambie Lakes wine region

Wine region
Official name	Nagambie Lakes
Type	AGI (sub region)
Year established	2001[1]
Years of wine industry	Since 1860
Country	Australia
Part of	Goulburn Valley wine region
Heat units	1694[2]
Precipitation (annual average)	250 millimetres (9.8 in)[2]
Varietals produced	shiraz, chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon, sauvignon blanc, marsanne, merlot
No. of wineries	8[2]

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]

References

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