Nagambie Lakes wine region
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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.
Official nameNagambie Lakes
TypeAGI (sub region)
Year established2001[1]
Years of wine industrySince 1860
| 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]