Heathcote, located north of Melbourne, is renowned for producing some of Australia’s most powerful and balanced Shiraz wines. The region's unique terroir is a key factor in the quality and character of its Shiraz.
Heathcote's soils are rich in ancient Cambrian red earth, dating back over 500 million years. This soil type is highly prized for its excellent drainage properties and ability to impart mineral complexity to the wines. The climate in Heathcote is moderate, with warm days and cool nights, providing ideal conditions for the slow ripening of Shiraz grapes, leading to wines with intense fruit flavours and balanced acidity.
Heathcote Shiraz is typically rich and full-bodied, known for its dark fruit flavours such as blackberry, plum, and black cherry. These wines often exhibit notes of chocolate, spice and earthy undertones, with a characteristic velvety texture and well-structured tannins. The balance of fruit intensity and acidity makes Heathcote Shiraz both powerful and elegant, suitable for aging and immediate enjoyment.
Our Limited Release 2022 Shiraz is an exemplary expression of Heathcote Shiraz, with aromas of ripe plum, dark cherries, roasted capsicum and mocha. The flavours carry on to the palate, which is full of intense berry fruit, finely structured, with dark toasty oak and a long persistent finish.
Available now - Limited Release 2022 Shiraz