de Castella is a significant name in the history of the Victorian wine industry. The brothers Hubert and Paul de Castella established “St Huberts” and “Yering” vineyards in the 1860s. Their wines received many accolades and successes including the prize for the “exhibit of greatest merit” at the Melbourne International Exhibition of 1880-81. Inspired by his great uncle and his grandfather Louis de Castella continues the family tradition of crafting fine wine.

In 2004 Louis and Libby purchased one of Heathcote’s older vineyards. Lou is lovingly restoring this 35 year old vineyard using bio-dynamic principles. The fruit from the vineyard is from low yielding and struggling vines which means the harvest is small but of exceptional quality. Louis de Castella Wines 2005 Shiraz is our first release and is made from premium grapes carefully selected from the Heathcote region. It is dark and complex and exhibits a rich velvety texture, well integrated berry fruit flavours, and refined French oak characters with a finish of supple but persistent tannins. After exploring Pink Cliffs historic gold mining site, cross the road and visit our beautiful cellar door building made from rendered straw bales. Enjoy a glass of our premium Shiraz with a delicious cheese platter or have a cup of organic tea or coffee with our homemade muffins, scones or yummy cake. Cellar Door -   10 am to 5pm on Sat. and 11am to 5pm Sun.