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Central Victoria, part of the larger Victoria province, is one of the most diverse wine-making regions in Australia. It comprises five subregions and an array of micro-climates and terroirs, with a broad range of wine styles.

    * Bendigo: with a warm, dry climate. Gold-mining was once the main industry here, now a favorite wine destination. Mostly known for rich reds from Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese.
    * Goulburn Valley: with a history of wine-making that dates back to the 1860s. Warm and dry, with local rivers and lakes providing temperature moderation and irrigation. Known for Rhone varietals Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre (Mataro), Viognier, Rousanne, Marsanne as well as Chardonnay.
    * Heathcote: known for its distinct Cambrian soil, milder temperatures and long growing season. Produces some of the most well-regarded Shiraz in the country. Also, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese, Nebbiolo, Tempranillo and whites from Viognier, Read more »

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Cooralook Shiraz Heathcote
Winery: Cooralook
Region: Australia » Victoria » Central Victoria » Heathcote
Type: Table Wines

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Orecchiette with Veal, Capers and White Wine

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Water Wheel Shiraz Blend Bendigo
Winery: Water Wheel Vineyards
Region: Australia » Victoria » Central Victoria » Bendigo
Type: Table Wines

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Ricotta Gnocchi with Wild Boar Ragu

Chef De Carlo’s recipe for gnocchi is fantastic with the heady Wild Boar Ragu , but is equally delicious with a simple tomato sauce or a sage brown butter sauce . What to buy: While we tested th... Read more »

Water Wheel Shiraz Blend Bendigo Memsie
Winery: Water Wheel Vineyards
Region: Australia » Victoria » Central Victoria » Bendigo
Type: Table Wines

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Spaghetti Pizza II

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Domaine Terlato & Chapoutier Shiraz Blend Shiraz Viognier
Winery: Domaine Terlato & Chapoutier
Region: Australia » Victoria » Central Victoria
Type: Table Wines

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Yogurt-Marinated Lamb Kebabs With Lemon Butter

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Tahbilk Shiraz Nagambie Lakes
Winery: Tahbilk Pty Ltd
Region: Australia » Victoria » Central Victoria » Nagambie Lakes
Type: Table Wines

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Recipe: Rigatoni with Shredded Pork in Mustard Cream Sauce | The Kitchn

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Cooralook Shiraz Heathcote
Winery: Cooralook
Region: Australia » Victoria » Central Victoria » Heathcote
Type: Table Wines

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Chicken-Chorizo Burgers with Avocado Mayonnaise

Bite-sized pieces of corn tortillas act as a binder in these sausage and chicken burgers. Read more »

Water Wheel Shiraz Blend Bendigo Memsie
Winery: Water Wheel Vineyards
Region: Australia » Victoria » Central Victoria » Bendigo
Type: Table Wines

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Sausage Meatloaf with Lemon and Parmesan

A small amount of sweet fennel sausage adds enormous flavor to this Italian-inflluenced meatloaf. Create your own customized meatloaf recipe with the Recipe Maker. Read more »

Domaine Terlato & Chapoutier Shiraz Blend Shiraz Viognier
Winery: Domaine Terlato & Chapoutier
Region: Australia » Victoria » Central Victoria
Type: Table Wines

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Chile-Ginger-Mint Jellies

If suave and hipster-hot is your idea of a dessert, you've just found it. These chile-ginger-mint jellies are an almost academic study in the contrasting sensations of hot and cool. The Chinese con... Read more »

Eppalock Ridge Shiraz Heathcote
Winery: Eppalock Ridge Winery
Region: Australia » Victoria » Central Victoria » Heathcote
Type: Table Wines

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Beefy Manicotti

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Innocent Bystander Shiraz Blend Shiraz Viognier
Winery: Innocent Bystander
Region: Australia » Victoria » Central Victoria
Type: Table Wines

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Meat and Spinach Ravioli Filling

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Varietals Produced in Central Victoria View all

  • Marsanne

    Avilleran, Champagne Piacentina, Ermitage, Grosse Roussette, Hermitage, Johannisberg, Marsan Belyi, Marsanne Blanche,...

  • Muscat Blanc À Petits Grains

    History of the grape: From Greece, Muscat was brought into Crimea in the Soviet Union where it was spread into what i...

  • Syrah

    The irony here is that Syrah’s origins could give Carmen Sandiego a run for her international wallet. Syrah’s deepest...

  • Sauvignon Blanc

    Sauvignon Blanc is widely grown in California -- at over 15,000 acres, it’s now the third most planted variety -- and...

  • Cabernet Sauvignon

    “King of the Red Wine Grapes.” The colonizer of the vineyards, pushing native wine grapes into its shadows. The Caber...

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Popular Wineries in Central Victoria View all

  • Water Wheel Vineyards

    Water Wheel wines are widely available in Australia and are now exported to many other countries....

  • Heathcote Estates

    The Heathcote region has had a rich and prosperous place in the history of Australia. During the ...

  • Tahbilk Pty Ltd

    Established in 1860 Tahbilk is one of Australia's most beautiful & historic wineries. Located in ...

  • Turners Crossing

    Turner’s Crossing Vineyard is located in Bendigo, an historic wine-growing region in Central Vict...

  • Balgownie Estate Vineyard & Winery

    Established by the now legendary winemaker Stuart Anderson in 1969, Balgownie Estate was the firs...

  • Harcourt Valley Vineyards

    Harcourt Valley Vineyard produces some of the biggest and highly flavored wines you are likely to...

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