N[0]="Big Hill Vineyard";
E[0]="Info@bighillvineyard.com";
A[0]="Cnr Calder Highway & Belvoir Park Rd., Big Hill, Bendigo Vic 3453";
W[0]="www.bighillvineyard.com";
T[0]="+61 (0) 3 5435 3366";
F[0]="+61 (0) 3 5435 3311";
D1[0]=" Established in 1998, Big Hill Vineyard provides its visitors with a relaxing café and al fresco style atmosphere in which to enjoy wines and gourmet meals. The Vineyard is set in natural surroundings overlooking Shiraz vines and a";
D2[0]=" breathtaking garden setting. This unique setting combined with the wonderful panorama view will provide you with a memorable experience. Recent planting of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon will enhance the already broad selection of";
D3[0]=" wines available.";
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V1[0]="   Cabernet Sauvignon,  Merlot,  Shiraz,";
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N[1]="Burnt Acre Vineyard";
E[1]="burntacre1@bigpond.com";
A[1]="211 O'Sullivans Road, Marong Vic 3515";
W[1]="http://www.bendigowine.org.au/BurntAcre/index.asp";
T[1]="+61 (0) 3 5435 2519";
F[1]="+61 (0) 3 5435 2469";
D1[1]=" The vines were originally planted back in 1972 by local farmers Duncan and Emily McKenzie to diversify their farm, and for many years the grapes were sold to other wineries. Burnt Acre Vineyard was purchased by Cliff Stubbs & Maur";
D2[1]="een O'Connor in 1989, and named 'Burnt Acre' after a 1991 grass fire. The principal varieties of grapes grown at Burnt Acre are Shiraz and Riesling, with small quantities of Grenache, Mondeuse and Voignier. They also make Dry Ries";
D3[1]="lings and occasional late harvest Botrytis Rieslings in limited quantities. A minimal spray program in the vineyard allows us to grow clean, chemical-free grapes, and subsistence irrigation keeps both cropping levels and berry siz";
D4[1]="e small. The wines are made with these goals: fruit concentration, soft tannins in reds and lingering flavours that develop beautifully over 3 - 7 years.";
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V1[1]="   Botrytis,  Grenache,  Riesling,  Shiraz,  Viognier,";
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N[2]="Chateau Dore";
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A[2]="303 Mandurang Road, Mandurang 3551";
W[2]="http://www.bendigowine.org.au/ChateauDore/index.asp";
T[2]="+61 (0) 3 5439 5278";
F[2]="No Fax";
D1[2]=" Jean Theodore deRavin was born on the 22nd December 1833 on the French Island of Martinique in the West Indies, from where in 1852 he migrated to the Colony of Victoria and eventually settled on the Sheepwash Creek at Mandurang in";
D2[2]=" the Bendigo District. lt was here he turned the first sod in Mandurang soil for the purpose of agriculture, sharing in the development of the district by commencing an industry - market gardening - supplying fresh fruit and veget";
D3[2]="ables to the fast developing population of the Bendigo gold Fields, Victoria being in the grip of Gold Fever. ln 1866 Monsieur planted his first vines and by 1895 had 20 acres devoted to viticulture one of the largest in the distr";
D4[2]="ict and from the early 70's he commenced wine making of a very high standard, he named his vineyard Chateau Dore'. In 1893 phylloxera broke out in a vineyard in the Bendigo area and in accordance with the law at the time every vin";
D5[2]="e at Chateau Dore' was destroyed. History is repeating itself, In 1975 - 115 years later Ivan 8 Jan Grose (Ivan is the grandson of J.T.deRavin & 4th generation at the Chateau) re-established the vineyard and have to date 15 acres ";
D6[2]="planted with vines, mainly Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Rhine Riesling and small plantings of Chardonnay. In addition to the winery Jan & Ivan have turned the 1893 storeroom in the stone winery into a charming reception room where ";
D7[2]="they cater for weddings, 21st birthdays, anniversaries, parties & all special occasions. They welcome guests into the shaded tranquil haven of their elegant Victorian homestead garden for pre-dinner drinks before moving down to th";
D8[2]="e historic 19th century winery for an evening of fine wine & dining.";
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N[3]="Chateau Leamon";
E[3]="wine@netcom.net.au";
A[3]="Calder Highway Big Hill, Bendigo Vic 3550";
W[3]="www.chateauleamon.com.au";
T[3]="+61 (0) 3 5447 7995";
F[3]="+61 (0) 3 5447 0855";
D1[3]=" Chateau Leamon was established by the Leamon family after the purchase of a small mixed farm in 1972. The fencing was removed and the property was planted to Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Semillon and Riesling in 1973.  Chateau Leam";
D2[3]="on was the 3rd winery (after Balgownie and WaterWheel ) to be established in Bendigo during this renaissance period of the Australian wine industry in the 1960's and 70's. The Vineyard at Chateau Leamon was established in 1973 on ";
D3[3]="the northern slopes of Big Hill close to the goldfields city of Bendigo, Victoria, Australia. The first wine was produced in 1977 and quickly established an enviable reputation for producing premium wines which have won many award";
D4[3]="s and received critical acclaim. Winemaker, Ian Leamon has maintained a consistently high standard of winemaking through the 1980's 90's and the new century, producing intensely full flavoured Shiraz, Cabernet Merlot and Semillon ";
D5[3]="from their Big Hill vineyard. In addition to our Bendigo range of wines, we also source a small quantity of outstanding Riesling from the Strathbogie Ranges. The first vintage resulted in immediate success, as the 1977 Cabernet Sa";
D6[3]="uvignon won the Small Winemakers Trophy at the National Wine Show Canberra. This began an illustrious show career for Chateau Leamon, consistently winning medals in every year since our first vintage, including coming runner-up to";
D7[3]=" the Jimmy Watson Trophy in 1979 and 1985.";
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V1[3]="   Cabernet Sauvignon,  Merlot,  Riesling,  Semillon,  Shiraz,";
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N[4]="LynneVale Estate";
E[4]="lynnevale@netcon.net.au";
A[4]="83 Cahills Road, Mandurang, Vic 3551";
W[4]="www.bendigowinerytours.com.au";
T[4]="+61 (0) 3 5439 3635";
F[4]="+61 (0) 3 5439 3635";
D1[4]=" LynneVale overlooks its lush vineyard situated in the heart of the Bendigo wine-growing region. Only a few minutes from central Bendigo, guests enjoy a rural flavour and tranquillity enhanced by surrounding bushland and stunning v";
D2[4]="alley views. LynneVale Estate features: Winery and cellar door with meals available; Bed & Breakfast accommodation (AAA 4˝ stars); Regional winery tours. Packages including two nights accommodation, all meals and a tour of local w";
D3[4]="ineries are a speciality. Estate wines including Shiraz, Shiraz Cabernet, Chardonnay and Verdelho are available for tasting and purchase. Lynnevale's Cellar Door is open weekends and public holidays 11.00am -5.00pm, or any other t";
D4[4]="ime by arrangement.";
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V1[4]="   Cabernets,  Chardonnay,  Shiraz,  Verdello,";
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N[5]="Mandurang Valley Wines";
E[5]="mvwines@mandurangvalleywines.com.au";
A[5]="77 Fadersons Lane, Mandurang, VIC 3551";
W[5]="http://www.mandurangvalleywines.com.au";
T[5]="+61 (0) 3 5439 5367";
F[5]="+61 (0) 3 5439 5367";
D1[5]=" Established in 1995, Wes and Pamela Vine's boutique winery is located in the picturesque Mandurang Valley on the outskirts of Bendigo. The vineyard is small with just with 2.5 ha of estate grown fruit, but this is supplemented by ";


D2[5]="grapes purchased from local growers in the Mandurang area. Wines are produced from Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Chardonnay, Riesling, Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc grapes. The Cellar door with Cafe style meals is open We";
D3[5]="ekends, Public Holidays and School Holidays 11am to 5pm. At other times by appointment.";
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V1[5]="   Cabernet Sauvignon,  Chardonnay,  Riesling,  Sauvignon Blanc,  Semillon Blend,  Shiraz,";
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N[6]="Tannery Lane Vineyard";
E[6]="hwill@bigpond.com    hwill@bigpond.com";
A[6]="174 Tannery Lane, Mandurang Vic 3551";
W[6]="http://www.bendigowine.org.au/TanneryLane/index.asp";
T[6]="+61 (0) 3 5439 5011";
F[6]="+61 (0) 3 5447 1654";
D1[6]=" This Boutique winery is owned by Huw and Adele Williams and is found in picturesque Tannery Lane a few minutes drive from the Bendigo CDB. Established in 1990 it is now producing high quality Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Ca";
D2[6]="b Franc, and Sangiovese wines. The 1995 Tannery Lane Shiraz awarded a bronze medal at the Rutherglen Show, and the 1996 Shiraz, 3 stars in the February Winestate Magazine.";
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