Tumbarumba
A SPARKLING GEM
A subalpine area with stunning scenery, Tumbarumba is a young wine region making some of our most exciting cool-climate wines. Extraordinary doesn’t need history.
Bubbling streams, green fields and the dramatic peaks of the Snowy Mountains make Tumbarumba a land of unspoilt beauty. Add in outdoor adventures, nearby ski fields and top produce, and it becomes a go-to country getaway.
With its focus on premium grapes and top sparkling wines, this high-altitude region’s reputation continues to climb.
Read on for more about Tumbarumba.
34° 36'S
latitude
148° 00’E
longitude
214HA
total vineyard area
Climate and Altitude
The cool mountain climate, high sunshine hours and brilliant light combine to create excellent growing conditions for cool-climate varieties.
469MM
growing season rainfall
21.4C
mean temperature
209-1290M
altitude
The Environment
Nestled in the foothills of the Snowy Mountains in New South Wales, Tumbarumba is halfway between Sydney and Melbourne and less than three hours’ drive from Canberra.
Climate
The weather is cool, with the days often crisp and sunny and the nights cold. Summer days are warm, and winter brings occasional snow.
Soil
These are typical high-mountain soils with a gritty, granular quality.
Top Varieties Grown
CHARDONNAY
Elegant wines with fresh acidity and restrained flavours of peach and citrus. Chardonnay is also used as a base for the region’s top-quality sparkling wines.
PINOT NOIR
The other important variety in the Tumbarumba wine region, Pinot Noir produces elegant, delicate red wines and is also used in sparkling styles.
