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> June 2008: New Cellar door for the Canberra Distirct

Canberra's newest Cellar Door and cafe has opened in Wamboin.  Sheperds Run Wines is open for business and has already developed a following with guests enjoying their 60 seat restaurant and cafe and brand new cellar door.  Run by father and daughter team Peter and Elke Davies, Sheperds Run Wines is the latest edition to the growing wamboin and bungendore wine community with Lamberts Vineyards and Lark Hill close by.

More information on canberrawines.com.au  

 

> The Australian - FOOD DETECTIVE  - Judith Elen - 5 April 2008

FIND of the week: Just released Wily Trout 2005 Pinot Noir, a luscious drop from the Canberra district.

FULL STORY: http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,23479581-5010800,00.html

 

> Canberra Times - Harvest brings wine of the century - Emily Sherlock   - 30 March 2008

THIS year's wine harvest is so impressive it will be bottled for the territory's centenary celebrations, the ACT Government has announced.

ACT Chief Minister Jon Stanhope said two varieties a riesling and a shiraz would be created using some of this year's best fruit and the top skills of the local wine industry.  FULL STORY:  http://canberra.yourguide.com.au/news/local/general/harvest-brings-wine-of-the-century/1212478.html

 

> ABC NEWS: Canberra district grape harvest a bumper - Sarina Locke - 27 march 2008

There's been some sleepless nights for wine grape growers around the Canberra region, but it's now over for nearly everyone.

Winemakers are delighted with a beautiful season. The results are yet to be tested and tasted, but the acid is balanced nicely with the sugar levels.

FULL STORY: http://www.abc.net.au/rural/content/2007/s2200508.htm

 

> Chief minister Jon Stanhope - LOCAL WINERIES KICK OFF THE ANNUAL WINE HARVEST 26 March 2008

Tourism Minister Andrew Barr today launched one of Canberra’s premier wine events, the annual Canberra District Wine Harvest Festival which will be held on Saturday 5 April and Sunday 6 April. FULL STORY: http://www.chiefminister.act.gov.au/media.asp?media=3563&section=56&title=Media%20Release&id=56

 

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