Tahbilk winery was formed in 1860 and is currently owned by fifthgeneration purbrick family. The tahbilk winery was established in 1860 and within a period of twenty years had quickly established itself as the largest, most modern and successful winery in the colony. Tahbilk news newspapers books scholar jstor november 2014 learn how and when to. Our story tahbilk winery, historic estate vineyards. Tahbilk winery is located in the nagambie lakes region of central victoria and was established in 1860. The property itself comprises some 1,214 hectares of rich river flats with a frontage of 11 kms to the goulburn river and 8 kms of permanent backwaters and creeks.
For five generations, a single estate flanked by lanky gums which follow the goulburn river as it winds through. Tahbilk tastings is claiming to be a world leader in its quest to become a naturally carbonneutral winery. The tahbilk insiders guide is a collection of all of the knowledge and experience of the people behind the scenes at tahbilk. Some of the original shiraz vines from 1860 still survive. In 2012, it achieved a zero net balance of carbon emissions, although it had to buy some carbon credits to achieve this status. Apr 29, 2008 tahbilk tahbilk, 8 km southwest of nagambie off the goulburn valley highway, is victorias oldest familyowned winery and vineyard and one of the oldest in the country. The winery building is still used to ferment the red wines and also houses.
With over 150 years of winemaking experience you will find some absolute gems in the tahbilk repertoire. Apr 04, 2012 tahbilk winery winemaker brendan freeman shows. Iconic victorian winery, tahbilk, celebrates its 160th anniversary. Directions to tahbilk winery please note heavy vehicles including trucks, buses, caravans must take southern entrance as there are low lying branches beside narrow driveway on the northern entrance. Jul 20, 2016 the showcase of tahbilk is the original winery building and the cellar yard. Tahbilk winery, historic estate vineyards wineries victoria. From 1860, chateau tahbilk pioneered wine making in victorias goulburn valley, with rhone varietals such as marsanne, shiraz and rousanne. Tahbilk makes wine in goulburn valley food history timeline. Tahbilk cafe menu, menu for tahbilk cafe, nagambie. Winery tours, wine tasting, group bookings tahbilk winery. The showcase of tahbilk is the original winery building and the cellar yard. The winery buildings are classified by the national trust and the old shiraz vines planted in 1860 should be declared national treasures. Tahbilk winery tours and experiences ultimate winery experiences. A wellbuilt wine, the blackfruited 20 tahbilk cabernet sauvignon shows excellent firmness on the palate.
The modern winery has produced a shiraz wine from them since 1979. The story of tahbilk winery begins with the land and the river. Tahbilk has otherold vine plantings including shiraz from 1933, cabernet sauvignon planted in 1949 and marsanne from 1927. Tahbilk with an h, known until recently as chateau tahbilk, is victorias oldest familyowned winery, celebrating almost 140 years of continuous wine production. The first underground cellar was constructed in 1860. Some of tahbilks wines were featured in this great article by robert horvat that ran earlier this week about the history of wine in australia, and this place features. Chateau tahbilk visit a winery official australian winery. The story of tahbilk is one of innovation, entrepreneurship, survival and extraordinary continuity. We received a bottle of tahbilk gsm in our wine selectors pack blackberries and plums on the nose. Tahbilk wines 1860 vines shiraz, nagambie lakes 2004. Sign up for facebook today to discover local businesses near you. Tahbilks history with marsanne is traced back to the 1860s with the sourcing of white hermitage cuttings from the st huberts vineyard in victorias yarra valley.
Located in the nagambie lakes region of central victoria, it is the enviable home to the largest single planting and oldest marsanne vines in the world, a shiraz block planted in 1860 and five generations of purbrick family ownership since 1925. It is something that tahbilk needs to work on to ensure that all staff are aware of the wineries achievements and pass this information on, as a bit of a history lesson and some interesting facts would have taken this wine tasting to the. Oct 29, 2014 the tahbilk winery was established in 1860 and within a period of twenty years had quickly established itself as the largest, most modern and successful winery in the colony. Take the shepparton nagambie exit onto goulburn valley fwy m39 15km 3. The place is quite simply a shrine for australian wine lovers and is a must visit for any wine enthusiasts visiting victoria. The chateau tahbilk winery now trading as tahbilk winery and vineyard. A winery steeped in tradition with national trust classification, which should be visited at least once by every wineconscious. Book a great hotel near tahbilk winery with our price guarantee. Tahbilk tahbilk, 8 km southwest of nagambie off the goulburn valley highway, is victorias oldest familyowned winery and vineyard and one of. Mar 25, 2018 these wines are made in a winery that breathes history. Chateau tahbilk is a winery with a lot going for it. Tahbilk transitioned to screw caps over a 5 year period. Everything at tahbilk winery reflects a passion for history and heritage.
A winery steeped in tradition with national trust classification, which should be visited at least once by every wineconscious australian, and which makes wines particularly red wines utterly in keeping. This site, known as tabilk tabilk by the daungwurrung people, was already part of victorian history. Other wineries predate tahbilk s origins, for example chambers rosewood winery and gehrig estate wines in rutherglen founded in 1858, and morris wines, also in rutherglen, was founded in 1859. Tahbilk winery is an australian winery located 120 km 75 mi north of melbourne between the. Tahbilk winery tours, experiences and packages tixstar. Search and compare 4 places to stay close to tahbilk winery. This place is known as tabilktabilk, place of many waterholes in the language of the daungwurrung clans, the first people. Chateau tahbilk visit a winery official australian. These wines are made in a winery that breathes history.
Tahbilk cafe menu in image format shown on this website has been digitised by. Established in 1860, tahbilk is not only victorias and one of australias oldest wineries but also boasts the worlds largest, and some of the oldest, plantings of marsanne as well as. Tahbilk 1927 vines marsanne 2005 from australia an impressive 1927 vines release, the 2005 vintage exhibits lifted lemon zest, grapefruit and classic honeysuckle characters backed up with aromas of orange. The palate is full of juicy fruit flavours plums, mulberries and raspberries. Within two decades, tahbilk had become the largest and most modern winery in australia, exporting to europe and winning numerous awards. Tahbilk traces its winemaking roots back to 1860 with the founding of the winery estate and vineyards. Arguably one of the first to truly take advantage of its success, it embarked on exporting wine to europe, in turn winning over wine drinkers of europe and at the. Check any national, local and health advisories for this destination before you book. Tahbilk winery nagambie, victoria cafe, wineryvineyard. Standing in the cellar yard it is easy to imagine the working winery as it would have been in the 1880s. In 2007, frost killed 40 per cent of these old vines, but tahbilk continues to produce its 1860 shiraz from the remainder. Tahbilk winery and wetlands tour with local wine ambassador including. Customers are free to download and save these images, but not use these digital files watermarked by the zomato logo for any commercial purpose, without prior written permission of zomato. Tahbilk 1927 vines marsanne 2005 from australia an impressive 1927 vines release, the 2005 vintage exhibits lifted lemon zest, grapefruit and classic honeysuckle characters backed up.
Tahbilk a sanctuary for purbrick family dannika bonser 1 mar 2014, 4 a. Alister purbrick is the fourth generation to take up the mantle of wine maker at his familys tahbilk winery at nagambie. Shop 2005 tahbilk shiraz 1860 vines and more red and white wine, including cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, merlot, pinot noir, sauvignon blanc and many more at amazons wine store. Starting in seymour, the winery trail follows route 64 and will lead you through some of the oldest wineries in goulburn valley. Located in the nagambie lakes region of central victoria, some 75 miles north of melbourne, the winery is one of the oldest in australia and forms part of the australias first families of wine. Overlooking the iconic goulburn river and wetlands area, tahbilk. Tahbilk tabilk 2020 all you need to know before you go with. Tahbilk cabernet sauvignon 20 from victoria, australia notes of mint and fivespice are evident on a sturdily constructed palate of black olive, herbs and dark fruits alongside fine, ripe tannins that will support t. Tahbilk winery upon the drive into this winery, soak in the history of the. It is a great achievement to appear as it indicates that your dining establishment is among the best. The grape was marsanne and although none of these plantings have survived, the estate still produces marsanne from. A subsidiary of accolade wines, the company operates one of western australias earliest established vineyards and wineries. Lunch at tahbilk wetlands view restaurant on the billabong is a truly relaxed. In 1856, hugh glass became the owner of the goulburn river property that included the future tahbilk.
Tahbilk, founded in 1860, claims to be the oldest familyowned winery in victoria. We had an amazing time tasting red wine, white wine, sparkling wine they were all delicious and i was hard. This road and its old spreading trees lead to tahbilk winery, the oldest organized winery in the state of victoria, australia. Whether it be 1860 vines, eric stevens purbrick or the far from standard shiraz and cabernet sauvignon, there is a history and character with both varietals that goes back generations. Tahbilk wines australia explore discovery home the. It was established in 1860, and claims to be the oldest familyowned winery in victoria. The purbrick family has operated tahbilk since 1925. Major mitchells line through tahbilk became the first overland stock route and mail run between sydney and the fledgeling melbourne. It is something that tahbilk needs to work on to ensure that all staff are aware of the wineries achievements and pass this information on, as a bit of a history. The first shiraz vines were planted in 1860 at tahbilk winery, victorias oldest winery and vineyard. Tahbilk cafe menu, menu for tahbilk cafe, nagambie, nagambie. It has played a hugely important role in the development of the modern australian wine trade.
Tahbilk with an h, known until recently as chateau tahbilk, is victorias oldest familyowned winery. The grape was marsanne and although none of these plantings have survived, the estate still produces marsanne from plantings dating back to 1927. Tahbilk winery is an australian winery located 120 km 75 mi north of melbourne between the townships of seymour and nagambie in the nagambie lakes a sub region of goulburn valley wine region. Established in 1860 we believe tahbilk is the most beautiful and historic family owned winery in australia, located in one of the nations premium viticultural areas.
Tahbilk winery activities include guided tours of the historic vineyard, cellar. Tahbilk is most well known for having the oldest and largest single holding of marsanne in the world, and for their 1860 vines shiraz. The cellar door sales are held in the incredibly atmospheric sheds that showcase the history of the winery, take time to w. Tahbilk is a family wine estate in on the goulburn river in central victoria, australia. The winery building is still used to ferment the red wines and also houses the cellar door where you can be immersed in tahbilks history and taste the. Houghton wines is an australian winery originating in middle swan, in the swan valley wine region of western australia. It is known particularly for its old vineyards and for its extensive commitment to the marsanne grape it has the worlds largest vineyard planted to that variety the company was formed in 1860, with the first vintage the following year. As the gold rush ended, two adventurers dreamed of creating liquid gold from the vine on the goulburn river. Located 120km north of melbourne in the nagambie lakes region of central victoria, tahbilk is a winery steeped in tradition, having a continuous winemaking history since 1860. Lets side step the wines just for a moment, i promise and consider why chateau tahbilk is well worth the 150km drive north of melbournes cbd.
Phylloxera, war and the great depression took their toll, but in 1925 the rundown estate was bought and revived by successive members of the purbrick family. With over 150 years of winemaking experience you are sure to find some absolute gems in the tahbilk repertoire. Located in the nagambie lakes region of central victoria 120kms north of melbourne, one of the nations premium viticultural areas, the property comprises some 1,214 hectares of rich river flats with a frontage of 11 kms to the goulburn river and 8 kms of. Langtons selections 3tahbilk 1860 vines shiraz, tahbilk eric stevens purbrick 1933 vines reserve shiraz, tahbilk eric stevens purbrick reserve cabernet sauvignon near nagambie lies tabilk tabilk place of many waterholes, an important early river crossing for travellers. The original cellars are still in use today and the property is classified by the national trust of australia. This partnership allows us to showcase our wines and hospitality facilities to a highly respected group of industry professionals whilst positioning mitchelton as the home of great victorian wine. Tahbilk winery and vineyard, food and wine, high country. It was purchased by modern day owner winemakers great grandfather reginald purbrick in 1925 and since then five generations of the family have been involved. Tahbilk has a long history of producing fine wines with the help of rich ferricoxidesandy loam soils and temperate climate. Tahbilk wines shiraz, victoria 20 langtons fine wines. Mitchelton are honoured to be a judging host of the victorian wine show at our spectacular winery and tourism destination in nagambie. Mar 01, 2014 the horsedrawn carts used to remove the 20,000 cubic yards of soil are still at tahbilk today, along with a local steam engine and countless other pieces of memorabilia that help preserve and showcase the winery s history. It was a real opportunity missed to show the importance of this winery in the history of australian wine. Chateau tahbilk is of historical, architectural and aesthetic landscape.
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