Features Rutherglen, Victoria

rutherglen wine experience & visitor centre

rutherglen located north of wangaratta , west of wodonga, 10 kilometres murray river @ border towns of wahgunyah , corowa.

originally gold-mining town of mid-19th century, has since developed major wine producing area, 17 wineries located within short drive town centre, best of highly regarded wine critics (halliday, parker). muscat , topaque (formerly known tokay) wines described having no worldwide equal. region produces port style of fortified wine.

the largest winery in region saints winery, located short drive north-west outside of wahgunyah. established in 1864, features landscaped gardens, ponds, restaurant , wine tasting facilities. rutherglen wine experience visitor information centre, located in town centre on main street, offers displays of town s rich history, how wines made, , comprehensive tourist information.

the main street of rutherglen maintains historical charm, of shop fronts retaining same had century ago. rutherglen post office opened on 1 november 1860. attractions within town include lake king surrounded apex park , rutherglen park, historical wine-bottle-shaped water tower in campbell street.