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discovering
the henty wine region....
With
comments, and accolades from prominent wine writers, like "The
exemplary wines are to be found on a thoroughly impressive collection
of Victoria's top restaurant wine lists", listings in the "Best
of the best by variety", in top 100 wine lists, and trophy winners
of national wine shows, it's no wonder the HENTY WINE REGION of
South West Victoria is catching the attention of wine lovers around
the world.
Nestled
in the far south west corner of Victoria between the Hopkins river,
Warrnambool in the east, the South Australian border its western
boundary and the Glenelg river in Harrow forming its most northern
boundary, it is a large geographical region varying from the coastal
dunes through the volcanic plains to red gum dotted grazing country
south of the Grampians ranges.
The
stretch along the Henty Highway between Hamilton and Portland is
the main vineyard area within the region, with most vineyards dotted
around Hamilton and Heywood. The Region has 25 vineyards, which
includes 12 wineries, 6 of which offer cellar door facilities.
Numerous
restaurants and retail outlets represent the wineries and functions
are held throughout the Region to promote the area’s wine.
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