N[0]="Blackjack  Vineyard";
E[0]="sales@blackjackwines.com.au";
A[0]="Calder Highway; PO Box 67 Harcourt Vic 3453";
W[0]="www.blackjackwines.com.au";
T[0]="+61 (0) 3 5474 2355";
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D1[0]=" This vineyard is named after an American sailor who jumped ship and made his way to the Castlemaine Goldfields in the 1850's. It seems Blackjack made quite an impression on the locals and the road adjacent to the vineyard bears hi";
D2[0]="s name. This is a new vineyard to the Harcourt area, with a Cabernet blend (known as the Blackjack) and a big, spicy Shiraz, both matured in oak for two years. The McKenzie and Pollock families planted their first vines in 1988. F";
D3[0]="urther planting in 1989 completed the initial 4 ha vineyard development of mainly Shiraz and Cabernet with a small area of Merlot. BlackJack vineyards released its first wine in November 1994 and since then has established an envi";
D4[0]="able reputation fro producing fine and generous red wine. Their aim is to produce consistent high quality red wines that reflect the vineyard and vintage variations. A joy in every season, Blackjack Vineyards offer a friendly welc";
D5[0]="ome, a chance to taste some excellent full-bodied reds and talk about the joys and despairs of grape growing and winemaking in historic Central Victoria.";
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N[1]="Fryerstown Road Vineyard";
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A[1]="119 Fryerstown Road, Taradale, Vic 3447";
W[1]="www.fryerstownroadvineyard.com.au";
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D1[1]=" The Fryerstown Road Vineyard has estate made premium red and white table wines available for tasting and sales at its cellar door outlet. Also grouped with the Macedon Range Region.  ";
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N[2]="Harcourt Valley Vineyards";
E[2]="harcourtvalleywines@gcom.net.au";
A[2]="3339 Calder Highway, Harcourt , Vic 3453";
W[2]="www.bendigowine.org.au";
T[2]="+61 (0) 3 5474 2223";
F[2]="+61 (0) 3 5474 2293";
D1[2]=" First established in 1975 by Ray & Barbara Broughton on the site of an old apple orchard which was replaced by vines - Shiraz, Cabernet, Riesling and Chardonnay, the 'Broughtons' handed over to John & Barbara Livingstone. Barbara ";
D2[2]="(the new one) being a city lass was going to give it 6 months - that was 1998, and the rest is history. Barbara's Shiraz was created by Barbara Broughton, and still remains the flagship of the vineyard. Since taking the reigns the";
D3[2]=" Livingstones planted a further 5 acres - with the aid of 2 sons who have since bolted vowing never to have anything to do with vineyards, but have developed fine palates. The new plantings were mainly Shiraz - taking advantage of";
D4[2]=" gentle north-south slopes, reducing the effect of frosts in spring - just another hassle! The vines thrive on the deep granite soils while the grape quality reflects the advantage of cool climate conditions - especially a long an";
D5[2]="d steady ripening period in Autumn.   All fruit grown is nurtured under the careful eye of (attention to detail) Barbara. Top quality grape has resulted in top quality wines of class and character. Only estate fruit is used, hand ";
D6[2]="picked and wine hand crafted! The granite cellar has charm, a rustiness which lends for ambient tasting surrounds. The grounds are well landscaped - set among the vines, river gums providing a picturesque backdrop. Excellent atmos";
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N[3]="Jindarra Springs";
E[3]="jindarra.springs@impulse.net.au";
A[3]="191 Fenton Drive, North Harcourt, Vic 3453";
W[3]="http://www.jindarrasprings.com.au";
T[3]="+61 (0) 3 54396206";
F[3]="+61 (0) 3 5439 6026";
D1[3]=" A visit to Jindarra Springs combines the majesty of Harcourt granite country, tasting elegant fruit driven wines and a welcoming cellar door. Wander around five acres of established gardens, enjoy spectacular views and indulge in ";
D2[3]="gourmet European-style treats and fresh garden produce. According to consultant winemaker Greg Dedman, the lean, granite soils at Jindarra Springs produce an elegant, intensely flavoured wine. Bett and Douglas really love their pl";
D3[3]="ace. The grapes grow with meticulous care and attention to detail - and that comes through in the wine. Come and indulge in fine Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay in a truly pleasurable wine tasting session. Visitors can n";
D4[3]="ow select from Lunch and Dinner Hampers, which includes wines and these are also offered to B&B stayers in the area (24 hour notice require please). A visit to Jindarra Springs Vineyard offers the perfect opportunity for a scenic ";
D5[3]="drive through the granite slopes of Harcourt, some of the most spectacular country around Victoria. Gnarled narrow leaf box trees are living sculptures twisted from the wind. Granite boulders dot the landscape. In spring, wildflow";
D6[3]="ers carpet the hills. In summer, these hills change to a tuscan gold, In autumn and winter, mists redefine the landscape. Jindarra Springs now offers fabulous sunset suppers which include capturing glorious sunsets over the Ravens";
D7[3]="wood Valley whilst feasting on wine and finger foods (weather permitting).Cellar Door: Open daily from 11am - 5pm except Tuesdays.";
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N[4]="Langanook Wines";
E[4]="mhunter@netcon.net.au";
A[4]="91 McKittericks Rd off Faraday Rd, RSD 181, Sutton Grange, VIC 3448";
W[4]="http://www.bendigowine.org.au/langanook";
T[4]="+61 (0) 3 5474 8250";
F[4]="+61 (0) 3 5474 8250";
D1[4]=" Langanook is an `under 20 tonne Winery' that employs the best of traditional winemaking methods. The vineyard is located on the granite slopes of Mt Alexander at an altitude of 450 m and is named after the aboriginal word for this";
D2[4]=" distinctive central Victorian landmark. The vineyard has 1260 heat summation days compared with Bendigo 1570, Yarra Valley 1250 and Bordeaux, France 1410. The cool climate gives the complex intense flavours of a slow ripening per";
D3[4]="iod and the grapes are hand picked in mid-May. Vines are unirrigated and trellised by the Scott-Henry system. The vines are fully netted against birds and are hand pruned and the grapes hand picked. The grapes when crushed are mov";
D4[4]="ed by gravity to avoid oxidation and pulverisation. The rich berry characters of the fruit must be allowed to express themselves in the final wine. Winemaking follows the principle of minimal intervention and minimal fining whilst";
D5[4]=" taking every care to avoid wine spoilage. 33% new oak barriques are used each year and only the best oak is used. The majority of the barriques are French oak. All red wines have 12 months oak maturation except the Reserve range,";
D6[4]=" which has two years oak maturation. The cellar is constructed of local Granite stone. Open 11 am to 5 pm Weekends & Public Holidays, also during week if ring beforehand.";
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V1[4]="   Cabernet Sauv Blend,  Chardonnay,  Merlot,  Syrah,  Viognier,";
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L1[4]=" Lightly oaked, Reserve,";
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N[5]="Minto Wines";
E[5]="minto@netcon.net.au";
A[5]="2801 Calder Highway, Faraday, Vic 3453";
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T[5]="+61 (0) 3 5473 3278";
F[5]="+61 (0) 3 5473 3278";
D1[5]=" 113Km north of Melbourne, 2km South of the old Faraday School: Vineyard on Eastern side of (existing) highway; Winery set back on Western side. Minto is the ancient Scottish seat of the fierce border clan of Elliots, which remains";


D2[5]=" to this day the house of the Earl of Minto. The Elliot family crest is depicted on our labels above the registered name 'Minto'. The first vines planted at Faraday were cuttings of Cabernet Sauvignon from the then fledgling Balgo";
D3[5]="wnie vineyard of fellow pharmacist Stuart Anderson. These several dozen cuttings were planted on our property 'Minto' in July 1974 and still provide us with some two cases of rich Cabernet wine each season. Twenty five years later";
D4[5]=" pharmacy was giving way to 'farm-acy' and in December 1999 five acres each or Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir were planted--just in time for the developing drought!! These young vines have now produced small";
D5[5]=" parcels of high quality fruit and greater yields are expected in 2004.";
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N[6]="Mount Alexander Winery & Cidery";
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A[6]="Calder Highway, North Harcourt, Vic 3453";
W[6]="http://www.bendigowine.org.au/MtAlexanderVineyard/index.asp";
T[6]="+61 (0) 3 5474 2262";
F[6]="+61 (0) 3 5474 2553";
D1[6]=" Mount Alexander Vineyard is well known for full bodied red and white table wines, ports, champagne, sparkling burgundy and alcoholic apple ciders. Also manufactured at the winery are 12 classic liqueurs such as Apres Sparkling, Gr";
D2[6]="and Mocca, Melba cream, Grande Bevanda and Orange. Cellar door sales: Every day from 10am to 5.30pm.";
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V1[6]="   Cider,  Fruit wines,  Methode champenoise,  Port,  Red Blend,  White Blend,";
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N[7]="Sutton Grange";
E[7]="wines@suttongrangewines.com";
A[7]="Carnochan’s Lane (off Bendigo-Sutton Grange Road)Sutton Grange, VIC, 3448";
W[7]="www.suttongrangewines.com";
T[7]="+61 (0) 3 5474 8277";
F[7]="+61 (0) 3 5474 8294";
D1[7]=" Sutton Grange is situated on the granitic foothills of Mount Alexander.  The 400-hectare Sutton Grange property is one of the most picturesque in Victoria and is renowned for its thoroughbred racing facility.  In 1998 under the gu";
D2[7]="idance of local winemaking legend Stuart Anderson, the first vines were planted.  The property now boasts 11 hectares of vines comprising Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Viognier and Sangiovese.  The wines are labeled as Fairba";
D3[7]="nk, the original name of the property in the late 1800's. The Fairbank wines are handcrafted by our winemaker, Gilles Lapalus, and combine his distinctive style and interpretation with our estate grown fruit. Since their release i";
D4[7]="n 2003, our Fairbank wines have been wonderfully received by wine critics and wine lovers throughout Australia. Gilles Lapalus was born in Cluny, Burgundy into a family that has been entrenched in the wine industry for three gener";
D5[7]="ations. His interest in wine grew beyond the soils of Burgundy, graduating in oenology at Dijon University before undertaking winemaking work in several French regions, Tuscany and South America (Chile). Gilles winemaking philosop";
D6[7]="hy is strongly influenced by his French roots, delivering texture and finesse rather than blockbuster fruit-driven wines  The Sutton Grange winery is constructed from Western Australian limestone and features an impressive tasting";
D7[7]=" room and cellar door with spectacular views of Mt Alexander. Cellar Door: By appointment only.";
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