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With a history of grape planting dating back to 19th century, regional settlers first began producing wine on the slopes of the Yass Valley in the 1860's.

Today, an area rebirth in winemaking is centered around the townships of Murrumbateman, Hall and Bungendore, known for their crisp whites and award winning cool climate wines.

For visitors to the nation's capital, it's also a great way to spend a day out - seeing the Australia's newest wine district and its more than 140 vineyards - with wine tasting tours at some 30 wine cellars open to the public throughout the year.

More about information about ACT & Canberra wineries around the Web:

Canberra District Wines - A great place to start for a virtual visit featuring a complete directory of area wineries, guides to accommodation and dining, regional wine event schedule, and related tourist attractions.

Australia's National Capital Canberra - The complete picture via a dropdown menu (scroll down to 'Wine') with picks from an array including wineries, tours, festivals and locations.

Wine Tasting in Canberra - Courtesy of Microsoft, which hosts an annual techie event - with a quick, handy page for visitors including overviews of top area wineries, complete contact info, hours of operation, admission costs.

Poacher's Trail - Weekend drives from the nation's capital including stops in a handful of Murrumbateman wineries. Tool around the rest of the site for related tourist attractions and scenic wonders.

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