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Signature grapes
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Producers listed
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Bottles to find
Bendigo is a sub-region in Central Otago, New Zealand.
The signature grape is Pinot Noir, backed by Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Syrah.
The ground underneath is clay, gravel and quartz.
The climate is arid/desert, running semi-arid.
The vineyards themselves read as lakeside, riverside and slopes.
The region is known for red wine, white wine and sparkling wine.
Names to look for on a shelf: Mt. Difficulty, Prophet’s Rock, Quartz Reef and Valli Vineyards.
At the table these bottles work with beef, venison, grilled lamb and wild game.
Grapes planted here.
Producers worth knowing.
01
Mt. Difficulty
02
Prophet's Rock
03
Quartz Reef
04
Valli Vineyards
Bottles to look for.
- Ayrburn Homestead Pinot Noir, Bendigo, New Zealand
- Folding Hill Chardonnay, Bendigo, New Zealand
- Folding Hill Pinot Noir, Bendigo, New Zealand
- Gibbston Valley China Terrace Pinot Noir, Bendigo, New Zealand
- Gibbston Valley School House Pinot Gris, Bendigo, New Zealand
- Gibbston Valley School House Pinot Noir, Bendigo, New Zealand
- Lamont Pinot Noir, Bendigo, New Zealand
- Moko Hills Chardonnay, Bendigo, New Zealand
At the table.
- beef
- venison
- grilled lamb
- wild game
- mushroom dishes
- rich sauces
Nearby regions.
Bendigo: common questions
01.What grapes is Bendigo known for?+
Pinot Noir is the signature grape of Bendigo. Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Syrah are also planted here.
02.What kind of wine does Bendigo make?+
Bendigo produces red wine, white wine and sparkling wine.
03.Where is Bendigo?+
You will find Bendigo in New Zealand, where it is a sub-region.
04.What food goes with Bendigo wine?+
Try beef, venison, grilled lamb, wild game and mushroom dishes, plus one more.
More from here: every wine region in New Zealand, or the wider Central Otago guide.