About Taltarni Vineyards
Established in 1969, Taltarni is a founding winery of Victoria's Pyrenees wine region. The picturesque 700ha property, purchased by current owner John Goelet (and Red Earth Nominees) in 1972, released its first wine in 1977. Today Taltarni has 132ha of vines and their wines represent excellence and diversification in creating stylistic wines that distinctively express varietal character, regionalism and eclectic winemaking.
The Taltarni site was selected based on perfect climatic
conditions to produce a diverse array of exceptional wines.
Initially planted to Bordeaux varieties, including Cabernet
Sauvignon and Merlot, Taltarni soon developed a reputation for crisp sparkling wines, fresh whites notably Sauvignon Blanc. Taltarni takes its name from an aboriginal word for ‘red earth' that aptly describes the iron rich red soil of the Pyrenees.
Taltarni also has vineyards, Clover Hill and Lalla Gully in the Piper's River region of NE Tasmania and sources fruit from Victoria's Heathcote wine region when making its fabulous wine varieties. The establishment of these vineyards at four unique sites creates a diversity of wine styles and flavours. Taltarni Vineyards is also affiliated with Clos Du Val Winery in the Napa Valley and Domaine de Niza's in the Languedoc wine region of France.
Taltarni is a great place to relax. Enjoy local gourmet delights amidst the Pyrenees mountain ranges, play a game of petanque and sample Taltarni's finest wines. Taltarni's Cellar Door is located 225km NW of Melbourne. Taltarni's most recent addition to its Cellar Door is the new Red Earth Café.
The Pyrenees wine district is one of life's hidden treasures – the rolling hills, sweeping bluffs and gum trees create a spectacular backdrop and ideal setting for exploring wineries of the region and for any escape.
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A farmer and miner, Yorkshireman Edwin Makereth, first planted vines in Avoca in 1887. At this time Italian viticultural expert, Romeo Bragato, further claimed the suitability of Avoca as a winegrowing district. He particularly noted the areas¹ good drainage and advised the planting of shiraz, pinot noir and mataro and encouraged several other farmers to establish small vineyards in the area.
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