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 full Festival details click here to visit the Festival page.
LATEST NEWS
Heathcote on Show 2012
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Heathcote on Show 2012 - Queen's Birthday Weekend - June 9,10 & 11 Experience the Heathcote Region when artisan winemakers, chefs, brewers, and musicians welcome you for Heathcote on Show. Enjoy exclusive tastings, new releases, music, gourmet food, community activities and more at over 30 locations across the Heathcote Region.more
2011 Concours des Vins du Victoria - Results
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Results of the Renault 2011 Concours des Vins presented by the French - Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industrymore
Deep Winter Wine Dinner at Domaine Asmara
Saturday, June 23, 2012
You’re invited to be one of 34 guests at this very special gourmet extravaganza to be held on Saturday, 23rd June at 6:30 PM. Fine food prepared by award-winning Chef Fred Thies will be matched with highly acclaimed Domaine Asmara wines.more