The Heathcote Wine Region in Victoria, is renowned as one of the best Shiraz growing regions in Australia.
As well as premium Australian Shiraz,
the famous ancient red Cambrian soils of Heathcote produce outstanding examples of Sangiovese, Tempranillo, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and in white wines, some excellent Rieslings and Viognier.
Many well known producers located both inside and outside the region, such as Wild Duck Creek, Jasper Hill, Tyrrells, Brown Brothers, Shelmerdine, Hanging Rock and Seppelts, have attained national and international acclaim with their Heathcote Shiraz wines.
The major event on the Heathcote calendar is the Heathcote Wine and Food Festival. An annual celebration of Heathcote wines, great food and local and regional produce
for Festival details visit - www.heathcotewinegrowers.com.au/festival
LATEST NEWS
New book goes behind the scenes in Heathcote . . .
Thursday, December 8, 2011
People behind the wines of Heathcote by Kate Hicks, with Foreword by James Halliday.more
Heathcote - Home of Australia's Best Sparkling Shiraz . . . .
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Peregrine Ridge 2005 Sparkling Shiraz Late Disgorge won the Best Sparkling Red trophy at the Australian Sparkling Wine Show this October.more
Heathcote wins at Fed Square Showcase Awards
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Heathcote producers Shelmerdine Vineyards and Hanging Rock Winery winners at Fed Square . . .more