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| Murray Darling / Mildura Wine region of north-west Victoria
A virtual desert before irrigation transformed it in the late 1800s. As drought challenges its calm river life and food production, resilient winemakers are growing strong flavoured and alternative wines.
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Deakin Estate
Kulkyne Way Iraak VIC 3494
Phone 03 9682 5000
Web www.deakinestate.com.au
"Yet another reason to turn your Murray River aquatic adventure into a wine discovery tour. Deakin Estate - so named for Victoria's brilliant and visionary politician, Alfred Deakin - is a winery and extensive vineyard holding producing high-quality, great value table wines that only seem to improve from one vintage to the next. Shiraz and Chardonnay will satisfy even the most difficult father-in-law, such flavour, vim and vigour do they have." Ben Canaider.
No Cellar Door available, however special concession for groups available with prior arrangement.
Lake with park surrounds and barbecue.
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Trentham Estate
Address Sturt Hwy Trentham Cliffs NSW 2738
Phone 03 5024 8888 Web www.trenthamestate.com.au
"On the banks of the mighty Murray River, and but a short drive from Mildura, Trentham Estate is one of the region's best wineries and vineyards, producing ripe, sunny, and high-quality wines that once again show some of the more "sophisticated" regions further south a thing or two.
There's a restaurant and lovely views of the river; good barbecuing facilities, and a range of invariably satisfying wines: Chardonnay, Merlot and Shiraz can be of the highest quality given the very affordable price." - Wine commentator Ben Canaider.
Cellar Door: Open for tastings & sales 7 days a week
Restaurant: A-la-carte lunch and BBQ Tuesday - Monday
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