St Michael’s Vineyard was established by Mick Cann in 1994 with the first planting of 2000 Shiraz vines. This was followed in 1995 with further Shiraz, Merlot and a small patch of Cabernet Sauvignon. There are also 200 Semillon vines supplied in error. Petit Verdot and further Shiraz and Merlot were added in 2000.

Winemaking is traditional with open vat fermentation, hand plunging of skins and basket pressing is used to obtain maximum colour extraction. Cooling backup is available if needed.
The wines are tank settled prior to oak maturation for up to 24 months. Mainly French oak is used with some Russian on the Shiraz. A percentage of new oak is used each year.
REVIEWS RATINGS ETC.
2004 Shiraz top Silver Medal Rutherglen Wine Show
4 &1/2 Star Rated Winery. James Halliday Wine Companion 2009
“ Excellent winery able to produce wines of high to very high quality, knocking on the door of a 5 star rating”
 
2004 Shiraz Rated 4 & ½ James Halliday 91 points
2004 Merlot Rated 4 & ½ James Halliday 90 points
2006 Limited Release Shiraz Rated 99 points. Vintage Direct
2007 Limited Release Shiraz Rated 98 points . Vintage Direct
Review comments include.
“Mick Cann is one of Heathcote’s top winemakers but doesn’t get a lot of publicity due to the fact that he makes miniscule quantities”
2007 Limited release Shiraz was described as “ Opaque crimson colour with black crimson hue. Superb, lifted nose of cedar, vanilla, blackberry and violets. Exceptional length. A classic Heathcote Shiraz.”
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