Taltarni

The Taltarni Vineyards & Winery is located near Avoca in the Pyrenees winegrowing region in the Australian state of Victoria. The name, which comes from the Aboriginal language, means "red earth" and refers to the clay soil (Terra Rossa), which is rich in silicon and iron and thus red in colour. The winery was founded in 1969 and was one of the founders of the winegrowing sector at that time. The current owner John Goelet acquired it in 1972 with the vision of producing first-class wines in a rather cool Mediterranean climate. The cellar master/oenologist in charge is Robert Heywood.

The first wines were then marketed five years later. The total estate comprises about 700 hectares of land, of which 132 hectares are planted with vines. The vineyards are located at around 400 metres above sea level. Cool nights and warm days create excellent climatic conditions for the production of top wines. Among others, the red wine varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz (Syrah) and Malbec (Cot), as well as the white wine varieties Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling are cultivated.

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