The Bendigo Wine Region - Melbourne

Bendigo's history is similar to that of Ballarat, both cities rising from the goldfields of the 19th century and sharing a legacy of grand Victorian buildings which have been meticulously restored. As with other Victorian regions, these early vineyards fell victim to both phylloxera and the economic crash and it was not until the late 1960s that a new vineyard was planted by Stuart Anderson. Many followed his example, with Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon the most common plantings.

Types of Wine/Grapes

This is red wine country first and foremost, All the red wines gave a distinctive mint character evident right across central Victoria. The Cabernet Sauvignon have great depth of colour, a rich texture with abundant tannins, and fruit flavours ranging from faintly tobacco/herbaceous, through to the far more common blackberry/blackcurrant flavours.

Climate/Geography

The climate varies significantly from subregion to subregion. Vineyards greatly vary also, with rainfall varying greatly in different subregions. The pattern is essentially winter-spring dominant, and irrigation is essential if economically viable crop levels are to be assured. 

For more information about the Bendigo wine region visit:

www.visitvictoria.com/wineries