Glenrowan RegionLocationZone - North East Victoria State - Victoria Map Reference Latitude 36 degrees and 27 minutes South Longitude 146 degrees and 15 minutes East Elevation 200 - 250 metres above sea level Subregions Nil |
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Introduction Once again vines have followed in the footsteps of gold. Richard Bailey and family settled near Glenrowan in the early 1860's. In 1866 son Varley Bailey planted vines, choosing the rich, red granite soil found on part of the property. The first vintage was made in 1870 and demand for the wines, particularly fortified led to significant expansion of the vineyard. By 1892 the wines were sold locally in Melbourne and also exported to England. Others to establish vineyards include Esca Booth, who in 1904 bought phylloxera-infested vineyards and was forced to replant them with grafted stock. Primary Grape Varieties Fortified Muscadelle 30 tonnes Muscat a Petits Grains 30 tonnes Total Fortified 60 tonnes White Chardonnay 10 tonnes Trebbiano 10 tonnes Semillon 5 tonnes Other 60 tonnes Total White 85 tonnes Red Shiraz 340 tonnes Cabernet Sauvignon 165 tonnes Merlot 25 tonnes Durif 15 tonnes Other 25 tonnes Total Red 570 tonnes Primary Wine Styles Muscat and Tokay Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon
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