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Turners Crossing

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(03) 5448 8464 P.O Box 103
Epsom, 3551
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Turner’s Crossing Vineyard is located in Bendigo, an historic wine-growing region in Central Victoria, Australia. The vineyard is located on the banks of the Loddon River, at Turner’s Crossing, a popular ford used by local farmers in the mid to late 1800s. For well over a century the ranges of Central Victoria surrounding Bendigo have been home to some of Australia’s greatest wines. The first grapes were planted in the region in 1856, just after the start of the massive gold rush. The gold rush brought tens of thousands of hopeful diggers from around world, many of whom had extensive knowledge of the wines and foods of Europe. Their knowledge, combined with the exceptional quality of Bendigo fruit, yielded wines of such distinction that the judges at the 1873 Vienna Exhibition were heard to exclaim of Bendigo’s early Hermitage (Shiraz) that “no Colonial wine can be that good!” The tradition of great wines in Bendigo continues, as evidenced by the accolades in the press and the numerous Read more »

Turners Crossing Shiraz Blend Bendigo Shiraz - Viognier (2006)

Winery: Turners Crossing
Region: Australia » Victoria » Central Victoria » Bendigo
Varietal: Syrah , Viognier
Type: Table Wines
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Tasted this wine last night and found it to be impressive in structure, spice and balance, despite the 14.5 alcohol, The palate is rich, ripe and full-bodied. Leather, tobacco, ripe dark plums and earthy spice on the nose.

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  • Turners Crossing Shiraz/Viognier Bendigo 2005

    July 2010

    Turners Crossing Shiraz/Viognier Bendigo 2005

    Snoothrank:

    Nose: blackcurrant, blueberry, spice, tobacco, elegant and fragrant. Palate: lifted notes of blueberry, blackcurrant, spice, savoury on finish, dried herbs, tobacco. Moderate tannins, long on palate. Read More

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  • Turners Crossing Shiraz Blend Bendigo Shiraz - Viognier 2006

    May 2009

    Turners Crossing Shiraz Blend Bendigo Shiraz - Viognier 2006

    Snoothrank:

    Tasted this wine last night and found it to be impressive in structure, spice and balance, despite the 14.5 alcohol, The palate is rich, ripe and full-bodied. Leather, tobacco, ripe dark plums and earthy spice on the nose. Read More

    Wine review by PortfolioWines


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