Tumbarumba Region

Location
 Zone - Southern New South Wales
State - New South Wales

Map Reference
 Latitude 32 degrees and 46 minutes South
Longitude 148 degrees and 01 minutes East

Elevation
 250 - 700 metres above sea level

Subregions
 Nil

Introduction
 The famous film `The Man from Snowy River' was made here. Tumbarumba is one of the most isolated wine regions in Australia. Ian Cowell and Frank Minutello established the first vineries at Tumbarumba in 1982. The majority of the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grown in the region are used to make sparkling wines. These two varieties account for 75 per cent of the total harvest.
Primary Grape Varieties
White
 Chardonnay 155 ha
Sauvignon Blanc 15 ha
Pinot Meunier 15 ha
Total White 185 ha
Red
 Pinot Noir 90 ha
Cabernet Sauvignon 25 ha
Merlot 15 ha
Other 5 ha
Total Red 135 ha
Primary Wine Styles

Sparkling
Australian sparkling wines utilise a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Furthermore, it also utilises multiple regional sources for its fruit. Most years an important part of the fruit comes from Tumbarumba Wine Estates.

Sauvignon Blanc
It is the only regionally produced wine to be available commercially through retail outlets. An audacious style, that shows plentiful varietal character with rich gooseberry flavours neatly underlined by herbal notes.

Chardonnay
Graceful Chardonnay, offering crisp melon, citrus and fig fruit in classic cool-climate style.

Pinot Noir
Very stylish Pinot Noir with clear varietal character.