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Canberra district wineries showcased on new website

A new website has been launched to promote the 48 wineries in the Canberra wine district, with information about the region's vineyards, restaurants and events.

The Canberra District Wine Industry Association initiative showcases members and partners.

Association president John Leyshon said the site targets Canberra residents and visitors to educate, inspire and provide information in a user-friendly format.

"The Canberra wine district covers a huge area from Yass and Murrumbateman, Bungendore, Wamboin, Bywong, Collector and Lake George to Hall, and one vineyard within the boundaries of the ACT," Mr Leyshon said.

"With this sort variety we needed to make sure we showed the depth and distance of the area, the range of award-winning wines being made and which vineyards are open for visitors and when."

The website includes an event calendar, interactive map, tour planner and details of cellar door opening times and places to eat.

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Winemakers and vineyards owners are also spotlighted, giving visitors some of the background to their produce and how the district has developed over the years.

"The Canberra district is overflowing with vineyards making excellent wines, and we were conscious of the need for anyone thinking of visiting to have as much information at their fingertips as possible before making the trip," Mr Leyshon said.

"We know that people can have different reasons for coming to visit. They may be looking specifically for Shiraz, or they are curious to know which vineyards are doing new varietals.

"This website has been tailored to provide as much information as possible."

"It really is a one stop website for everything you need to plan your day out in the Canberra wine district."