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With a long history of grape growing by Italian immigrants to the state in the 19th century, Queensland has recently experienced a renaissance in winemaking.

The region is known for distinctive light, fruity wines that are popular with Queenslanders, as well as full bodied reds, and crisp, dry whites in the state's oldest and best known wine growing region, the Granite Belt.

Also keep your eye on the South Burnett region, one of the fastest developing with 600 acres in 25 vineyards ranging from one acre family plots to large commercial vineyards.

Queensland Wineries - A great overview of all 10 wine growing regions including the Granite Belt, South Burnett, North, Central and the Gold Coast with overviews, maps, events and wine tour operators.

Queensland Wine Industry Association - Everything you always wanted to know including the latest news, info on regional grape varieties, the history of Queensland winemaking, winery directory, events and festivals.

Wine Diva - Queensland - Australian wine regions - Brief overview, and check out the right-hand menu for more on wine events, wineries, restaurant listings, regional accommodations, related wine organizations.

The Queensland Granite Belt - Area guide centered in Stanhope with a info on restaurants, wineries, hotels and attractions.

Gold Coast Food and Wine Trail Guide - Sunshine, sea air and feasting - with guides to city and Hinterland wineries, wine trails and restaurants, wine and food festivals.

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