Wine producing area in Victoria, Australia
Rutherglen is a wine-producing area around the town of Rutherglen in North East Victoria zone of the state of Victoria in Australia. The area is particularly noted for its sweet fortified wines.
Climate and geography.
Rutherglen features a Mediterranean climate ("Csa") with hot, dry summers and cool, damp winters. Climate data is sourced from Rutherglen Research; established in 1912 and still operating today. It is at an elevation of .
The highest temperature recorded was on 14 January 1939, whereas the lowest was on 14 June 2006.
Grapes and wine.
A wide variety of grapes flourish in Rutherglen thanks to its sunny and dry climate.
Grapes grown in this region include Durif, Muscat, Tempranillo, Marsanne, chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon, Shiraz, Tokay (Muscadelle).
Wineries.
Winemakers of Rutherglen.
The Winemakers of Rutherglen formed into a membership based incorporated association in 1992. 18 wineries now make up the Winemakers of Rutherglen.
Member wineries are
All Saints Estate, 
Anderson Winery, 
Andrew Buller Wines, 
Buller Wines, 
Campbells Wines, 
Chambers Rosewood, 
Cofield Wines, 
John Gehrig wines, 
Jones winery, 
Morris wines, 
Mount Prior vineyard, 
Pfeiffer wines, 
Rutherglen estates, 
Scion vineyard, 
Stanton &amp; Killeen, 
St Leonards vineyard, 
Valhalla wines, 
Warrabilla wines,
Other Rutherglen wineries.
In recent years, Rutherglen has seen a number of smaller new wineries emerge varying in size and production. Some have opted to open a cellar door.
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