N[0]="Balgownie Estate";
E[0]="vineyard@balgownie.com";
A[0]="Hermitage Road, Maiden Gully  Vic  3551";
W[0]="http://www.balgownie.com";
T[0]="+61 (0) 3 5449 6222";
F[0]="+61 (0) 3 5449 6506";
D1[0]=" Established in 1969 by local pharmacist and now winemaking legend, Stuart Anderson, Balgownie Estate was the first boutique vineyard to be planted in the Bendigo district in more than 80 years. Stuart's vision was to produce wines";
D2[0]=" again in the region that had a worldwide reputation the previous century, but had ceased producing by the 1920's.  Today, Balgownie Estate boasts two vineyards and cellars: Bendigo, with predominantly old vine Cabernet Sauvignon ";
D3[0]="and Shiraz as well as small parcels of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, and now the cool climate Yarra Valley with the regionally distinctive varietals of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Both the Bendigo and Yarra Valley Cellar Door outlets ";
D4[0]="provide visitors with access to wines from both regions. Each cellar door offers visitors the chance to embrace a holistic wine tourism experience with regionally inspired foods from a 'shared table' style cafe and an informative ";
D5[0]="wine museum that captures the trials and tribulations of two of Australia's great wine regions.  ";
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V1[0]="   Cabernet Sauvignon,  Chardonnay,  Pinot Noir,  Shiraz,  Shiraz/ Cabernet,";
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L1[0]=" Premier Curvee,  Maiden Gully,";
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N[1]="Connor Park Wines";
E[1]="connor@netcon.net.au";
A[1]="69 Connor Road, Leichardt Vic VIC 3516";
W[1]="www.connorparkwinery.com.au";
T[1]="+61 (0) 3 5437 5234";
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D1[1]=" Connor Park is a 165 hectare rural property located on the banks of the meandering Bullock Creek, only 25 minutes from Bendigo and a comfortable 2 hour drive from Melbourne. Nestled amongst a traditional farming enterprise is one ";
D2[1]="of the Regions oldest blocks of Shiraz which was planted in the late 60s by the late Tom Connor who was better known for his development of Australian farming machinery through his company Connor Shea Machinery. In September 1985 ";
D3[1]="Toms nephew and his wife purchased the property to run as a farming enterprise. Knowing little about grape vines and nothing about wine production Ross and Robyn set about resurrecting the dilapidated vineyard. The old Shiraz vine";
D4[1]="s were deep rooted and produced high quality fruit which was keenly sought after by established wineries. In 1992 Ross and Robyn decided to extend the vineyard with new plantings of Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot added to t";
D5[1]="he existing block. 1993 saw a slump in fruit sales and this encouraged Ross and Robyn to process some of their Shiraz crop. The 1993 Shiraz was followed by a Cabernet, a Semillon and Riesling and Connor Park Winery was borne. Toda";
D6[1]="y they invite visitors to enjoy the fine wines, peace and tranquility that can be found at Connor Park. Our belief is that quality fruit produces quality wine so the vines are tended with the same consummate care and diligence as ";
D7[1]="the annual wheat harvest. The wines are handcrafted with the emphasis being on the quality of the fruit being delivered from the vineyard. Traditional winemaking methods are used with the least possible chemical intervention from ";
D8[1]="the vineyard to the bottle. Connor Park's welcoming cellar door features some beautiful, locally crafted wooden furniture (some for sale) and of course the warm company of Ross and Robyn Lougoon and a diverse range of wines to cho";
D9[1]="ose from. The cellar door is open daily from 11am until 6pm.";
V1[1]="   Barbera,  Cabernets,  Durif,  Marsanne,  Merlot,  Mourvedre,  Riesling,  Sangiovese,  Semillon,  Shiraz,";
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N[2]="Cooperage Estate";
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A[2]="15 Markovitch Lane, Junortoun 3551; PO Box 81,Strathdale, Vic 3550";
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F[2]="+61 (0) 3 5449 3681";
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N[3]="Knots Wines";
E[3]="winedrops@impulse.net.au";
A[3]="PO Box 280, Bendigo Vic 3552";
W[3]="http://www.bendigowine.org.au/Knots/index.asp";
T[3]="0417 549 099.";
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D1[3]=" Winedrops was established in 2000 with extensive research and planning aimed at creating a business model that was radical to the accepted philosophy of wine industry development in Australia (but that is another story). The Knots";
D2[3]=" are a series of wines sourced from the Bendigo districts old vines, exceptional vineyard sites and passionate growers. The growers commitment to quality is our mutual and expected rational for the Knots wines which is supported w";
D3[3]="ith extensive viticultural advice through out the year. All vineyards have being converted to our policy of sensitive vine management and environmentally friendly inputs. The results of this style of vine management is low croppin";
D4[3]="g vineyards with concentrated flavours. This is the requirement of all premium wine and is testament to the quality achieved in Knots wines. Flavor and finesse are the aims of the Knots wines. Exceptional fruit should be expressiv";
D5[3]="e of the variety. Achieving this in the vineyard ensures the wines are made with minimal intervention. This provides wines that have intense varietal characters and subtle oak influence. Balance and complexity support the concentr";
D6[3]="ated flavours and the long finish of these wines. There are many exciting varietal options that are going to be available from the many small growers in the region. Look out they will be available over the next few years. Top of t";
D7[3]="he list; Italian varietals and Rhone style blends are on the drawing board. The diversity and challenge of this multi faceted brand is one of the major upsides for our business development.";
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V1[3]="   Cabernets,  Chardonnay,  Merlot,  Rose,  Sauvignon Blanc,  Shiraz,";
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L1[3]=" Drummers Plait, Carrick Bend, Sheep Shank, Larks Head,  Rose Lashing Rose ,";
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N[4]="Sandhurst Ridge Winery";
E[4]="sandhurst_ridge@hitech.net.au";
A[4]="156 Forest Drive, Marong Vic 3515";
W[4]="www.bendigowine.org.au";
T[4]="+61 (0) 3 5436 2534";
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D1[4]=" Nestled against a state forest in rural Marong, the Sandhurst Ridge vineyard was first planted in 1990. Premium red wines are produced from the dominant varieties of shiraz and cabernet sauvignon. White wines of chardonnay and sau";
D2[4]="vignon blanc have been produced since 1999. The small, family-owned and operated nature of the winery provides an opportunity for a relaxed cellar-door conversation with someone who has hands-on knowledge of the vines as well as t";
D3[4]="he wines. Take time to bush-walk through the adjacent state forest teeming with wallabies, kangaroos and other native fauna, to the top of the ridge, where a panoramic view of the surrounding countryside is to be had. All Sandhurs";
D4[4]="t Ridge wines have been made from only estate-grown grapes, and all wine production and bottling is done on-site. Our red wines are fermented in small, open vats, and are hand-plunged and basket-pressed. Then, they are maturated i";
D5[4]="n French or American oak barriques. The result is a truly hand-crafted wine of intense, fruit-driven flavour. The first vintage, our 1995 Sandhurst Ridge Shiraz, was awarded five stars by Wine State magazine (March/April 1998 issu";
D6[4]="e) and cited as 'a complete wine with outstanding fruit and oak integration with ripe rich fruit, powerful oak and lovely tannins.' Succeeding vintages have been awarded four and a half stars by Ralph Kyte-Powell of the Melbourne ";
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