Rutherglen, Victoria

This article is about the town in Victoria, Australia. For the town in Scotland, see Rutherglen.
Rutherglen
Victoria

The heritage listed Victoria Hotel in Main Street
Rutherglen

Location in Shire of Indigo

Coordinates 36°03′20″S 146°27′45″E / 36.05556°S 146.46250°E / -36.05556; 146.46250Coordinates: 36°03′20″S 146°27′45″E / 36.05556°S 146.46250°E / -36.05556; 146.46250
Population 2,479 (2011 census)[1]
Postcode(s) 3685
Elevation 175 m (574 ft)
Location
LGA(s) Shire of Indigo
State electorate(s) Benambra
Federal Division(s) Indi
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall
21.7 °C
71 °F		 7.3 °C
45 °F		 587.4 mm
23.1 in

Rutherglen  pronunciation  is a small town in north-eastern Victoria, Australia, near the Murray River border with New South Wales. The town was named after the Scottish town of Rutherglen which lies just outside Glasgow. At the 2011 census, Rutherglen had a population of 2,479.[1]

Features

Rutherglen Wine Experience & Visitor Centre

Rutherglen is located north of Wangaratta and west of Wodonga, just 10 kilometres from the Murray River at the border towns of Wahgunyah and Corowa.

Originally a gold-mining town of the mid-19th century, Rutherglen Post Office opening on 1 November 1860,[2] it has since developed into a major wine producing area, with 17 wineries all located within a short drive from the town centre, the best of which are highly regarded by wine critics (Halliday, Parker). The Muscat and Topaque (formerly known as Tokay) wines are sometimes described as having no worldwide equal. The region also produces a good Port style of fortified wine.

The largest winery in the region is the All Saints Winery, located just a short drive north-west outside of Wahgunyah. Established in 1864, it features landscaped gardens, ponds, a restaurant and wine tasting facilities. The Rutherglen Wine Experience Visitor Information Centre, located in the town centre on Main Street, offers displays of the town's rich history, how wines are made, and comprehensive tourist information.

The main street of Rutherglen maintains its historical charm, with most of the shop fronts retaining the same look they had a century ago. Attractions within the town include Lake King which is surrounded by Apex Park and Rutherglen Park, as well as the historical wine-bottle-shaped water tower in Campbell Street.

Wine

The Rutherglen wine region is a wine producing area around the town of Rutherglen and is particularly noted for its sweet fortified wines.

Sport

The town in conjunction with nearby town Corowa has an Australian Rules football team (Corowa-Rutherglen) competing in the Ovens & Murray Football League.[3] Another Australian rules football team, Rutherglen Football Club, play in the Tallangatta & District Football League.

Golfers play at the course of the Rutherglen Golf Club on Murray Street. The current club professional is Paul Black.[4]

Festivals and events

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Rutherglen (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 2 December 2014.
  2. ↑ Premier Postal History, Post Office List, retrieved 2008-04-11
  3. ↑ Full Points Footy, Corowa Rutherglen, archived from the original on 24 July 2008, retrieved 2008-07-25
  4. ↑ Golf Select, Rutherglen, retrieved 2009-05-11

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