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| South East - Gippsland wine region
West Gippsland, an hour from Melbourne, includes the famed, farm-fresh produce of the Latrobe Valley and Warragul. The area generally has a cool climate with a warm, dry autumn, encouraging rich chardonnay and unique sauvignon blanc, riesling, pinot noir, shiraz and an emerging production of sparkling wine..
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More on this region....
About three hours from Melbourne, East Gippsland has a warmer, Mediterranean climate with low rainfall and tempering sea breezes. Its coastal plains produce chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon, fruity pinot noir and floral riesling.
South Gippsland is incredibly beautiful and a true, cool-climate region with maritime influences from the often stormy Bass Strait. Wineries from Phillip Island to the foothills of the Strzelecki Ranges produce elegant chardonnay and pinot gris, but have found their true expression with pinot noir of superb flavour and structure.
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Lyre Bird Hill Winery & Guest House
Address 370 Inverloch Rd Koonwarra VIC 3954
Phone 03 5664 3204
Web www.lyrebirdhill.com.au
Set in the Green Rolling Hills of South Gippsland, between Melbourne and Wilsons Prom, Lyre Bird Hill produces classic cool climate wines made from Estate Grown and grapes grown locally. The varieties processed are pinot noir, shiraz and cabernet sauvignon (reds), riesling, chardonnay, traminer and sauvignon blanc (whites). As well as dry table wines, sparkling wines and a dessert wine are also hand made on the property. Wine tastings are free. Winery tours by prior arrangement. Wood fired pizza days at various times of the year.
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