Rutherglen is known throughout Australia as a place with great soul, a home to some of the world's greatest wines, a stage for some remarkable characters and as a reminder of a more friendly and relaxed time, when a stranger might say g\'day.It is a place without traffic lights, toll ways and parking meters. It is a place of country lanes, idyllic pastoral scenes, Ancient River Red Gums and lush vineyards stretching to the horizon. It is a place of tin sheds, proud 19th century buildings, rambling homesteads and B&Bs, grand old pubs and quirky cafes.It is a place of great food and wine. They seem to belong in Rutherglen, in much the same way they belong in Tuscany or Provence. The flavours, the lansdscape and the characters seem as one. Whether it is eating yabbies with a Sparkling Shiraz on the banks of the Murray or curling up in front of a fire with a Grand Rutherglen Muscat and the love of your life, you'll notice a real depth and truth to Rutherglen food and wine...and experience rarely found elsewhere.Rutherglen is a region where over 150 years of dedication and commitment have combined with a a unique climate, skill, youthful vibrancy and sense of fun to create a region that truly is 'Full of Flavour'.Close your eyes and imagine...the freshness and flavour of lamb straight from the paddock, fresh greens straight from the garden, the first taste of an elusive Murray Cod, yabbies from the dams and extra virgin cold-pressed olive oil straight from the tank. These are some of Rutherglen's culinary delights waiting to be sampled. Rutherglen also likes to party. Since the gold mining days of the 1860s, the people of Rutherglen have spent most of their waking hours thinking about new ways to party. Today, it boasts some of Australia's great food & wine events and mixes that with a healthy dose of great music, specialty winery dinners and regional artists in a very festive environment. It's quite easy to join in a feel alive again!Take the time to experience this remarkable place.The story of Rutherglen is one that continues to unfold....we're just waiting for you to write your part!!