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Tumbarumba Wine Region – NSW
Tumbarumba wine region is halfway between Sydney and Melbourne. However, it’s just a three-hour drive southwest of Canberra, into the western foothills of the Snowy Mountains. Flanking the Kosciuszko National Park to the east, the region lies with the Murray River to the south.
Although grown in the region since the time of European settlement, the first grape-growing on a commercial scale did not occur until the early 1980s. Today, the area under vines in the region is around 220 hectares. For much of the last thirty years, Tumbarumba has been a grape-growing rather than a wine-making region.
Bush-fires severely affected the region in 2019, ripping through the state with some vineyards being wholly lost. Johansen Wines and Obsession Wines were, sadly, significantly damaged. Consequently, wine lovers’ fingers remain collectively crossed for a successful recovery for all in the region. Support their rebuild by purchasing wine from the online stores of both vineyards.
Tumbarumba is a charming town offering an unforgettable experience for visitors. Dramatic peaks of the Snowy Mountains to the east, bubbling streams, and green fields offer a peaceful, gentle ambience. The cool-climate wines are something to savour, especially when matched with regional food.
