Canberra wines and wineries by Jerry Wiser
Canberra wines and wineries are fast acquiring a name as being some of the best wines across the world. Although, Australian wine production is still a relatively new phenomenon compared to other parts of the world, however the quality of wines is up there with the best. What sets Canberra wines apart from other wine-producing regions of Australia is the fact that it provides an ideal environment for certain strains of grape, such as the Riesling variety.

The Riesling strain of grapes is originally a German variety of white wine grape but has now become a mainstay of the Canberra grape growing regions.

Shaw Vineyard Estate was set up in 1998 on "Olleyville", a seven hundred acre fine wool producing property established in the mid 1800's. This historic property is located in Murrumbateman along the Barton Highway between Canberra and Yass. Shaw Vineyard Estate is a family owned and operated business, with the vin ... Read more »