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sunshine coast: general info
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· things to do
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· wine country
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From the glorious beauty of the Sunshine
Coast mountains and valleys, to the relaxed life style of the beaches and
harbour, the Sunshine Coast wineries encompass some of the best wine Queensland
has to offer.
The Sunshine Coast is a geographically stunning wine region featuring boutique
wineries and vineyards producing premium award winning wines. The cellar doors
and restaurants of this region offer the visitor a personalised and varied wine
tourism experience. The Sunshine Coast wineries are situated a short hour from
Brisbane and 10 minutes from Noosa.
The Sunshine Coast wine region is one of the most diverse and fastest growing
wine regions in Queensland. It encompasses
vineyards situated high up in the cooler climate Blackall Range, Kenilworth and
Traveston areas through to the milder climates in the valleys near the coast.
This diversity
of micro climates allow for a wide range of grape varieties to be grown
within the region. These range from plantings of Shiraz, Chambourcin and
Chardonnay through to Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. All
are small boutique vineyards who hand-pick their grapes and hand prune
their vines. The personalised attention in the vineyards allow for wines
that are distinctive in character.
The cellar doors are filled
with people passionate about their vineyards and wine, and who love to
share the experience of Queensland wines for the Queensland life style.
With 10 cellar doors, the region offers diverse tourism experiences. From
verandah dining overlooking vines, barrel tastings in the cellar doors,
relaxing with a glass of great Queensland wine by the harbour or having a
break in some of the gorgeous vineyard cottages and guest houses, there is
something for everyone.
The Sunshine Coast wineries celebrate the
enjoyment of wine and good food. Many of the wineries offer restaurants,
cheese platters, gourmet picnics and winery and vineyard tours.
So, if you're looking for a relaxing wine experience amongst some of the most
scenic countryside in Queensland, the Sunshine Coast wine region is for you. Daily
tours of the wineries are available from both the Sunshine
Coast and Brisbane.
- By Alison Shaw
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