Nagambie Lakes

Wine from Nagambie Lakes comes out of Goulburn Valley, Australia, where it sits as a sub-region.

Growers build the wines around Shiraz, filling out the blend with Marsanne, Cabernet Sauvignon, Viognier and Riesling.

The ground underneath is iron-rich.

The climate is varied.

The vineyards themselves read as lakeside.

Red wine, dry white wine and sweet white wine, plus two more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows powerful and concentrated, particularly notable in shiraz, crafted from traditional varieties and refreshing options.

Names to look for on a shelf: Mitchelton Wines and Tahbilk.

At the table these bottles work with beef & venison, grilled lamb, spicy asian cuisine and rich creamy dishes.

Serve at 16 to 18°C.

Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

In the glass.

Red: Powerful and concentrated, Particularly notable in shiraz.

Sparkling: Crafted from traditional varieties, Refreshing options.

Grapes planted here.

Producers worth knowing.

Bottles to look for.

• Ben Haines 'B Minor' Riesling, Nagambie Lakes, Australia
• Goulburn Terrace Vineyard and Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Nagambie Lakes, Australia
• Goulburn Terrace Vineyard and Winery Chardonnay, Nagambie Lakes, Australia
• Goulburn Terrace Vineyard and Winery Marsanne, Nagambie Lakes, Australia
• Minimum Chardonnay, Nagambie Lakes, Australia
• Mitchelton Estate Grown Nagambie Single Vineyard Chardonnay, Nagambie Lakes, Australia
• Moon Goulburn Terrace Vineyard Marsanne, Nagambie Lakes, Australia
• Preece Nagambie Riesling, Victoria, Australia

At the table.

• Beef & Venison
• Grilled Lamb
• Spicy Asian Cuisine
• Rich Creamy Dishes
• Chocolate Desserts

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve at 16 to 18°C.
• Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

Nearby regions.

Nagambie Lakes: common questions

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