Summer of Cellar Doors Is Back!

Monday 1 November 2021
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Summer of Cellar Doors is back for 2021 with another incredible line-up of cellar door events to keep people coming back to Heathcote for the launch weekend of November 27-28 and right across the summer months. 

Wineries throughout the region will be celebrating old & new releases, hosting guest chefs and producers for food & wine pairing experiences, debuting new cellar doors and kicking back with live music. With more than 10 wineries joining in the fun, there’s something for all wine lovers to enjoy.

All cellar doors will be operating in a COVID-safe manner and in accordance with the Victorian Government's re-opening guidelines. We recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment. 

FULL PROGRAM

2020 Heathcote Wine & Food Festival Cancelled

Thursday 20 August 2020
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Due to the continuing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and uncertainty surrounding the lifting of restrictions across Victoria, Heathcote Winegrowers Association (HWA) has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Heathcote Wine & Food Festival.

HWA would like to thank everyone involved in the Festival – attendees, partners, suppliers, performers, staff & volunteers, producers and of course, our winemakers, who all contribute to making the Festival a much-anticipated event each year.

HWA looks forward to the Festival returning in 2021 and in the meantime remains committed to supporting local wineries and welcoming visitors back to Heathcote when restrictions allow.

Heathcote on Show

Thursday 16 May 2019
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Heathcote on Show is a special weekend when artisan winemakers, chefs, brewers and musicians welcome you to everything Heathcote has to offer.

The Wine

Visit over 30 regional winemakers at more than 30 unique cellar doors across the Heathcote region. Enjoy exclusive wine tastings, sample new vintage releases and pick up ‘Show’ specials.

Learn how the wines are made, experience a tutored masterclass and be guided through the tastings by the winemakers, as they discuss the passion, effort and skill the goes into producing these delicious wines.

Participating wineries include Armstead Estate, Barnadown Run, Chalmers Cellar Door, Devil’s Cave, Domaine Asmara, Farmer & The Scientist, Heathcote II, Heathcote Wine Hub & Cellar & Store, Heathcote Winery, Humis Vineyard, Idavue Estate, M.Chapoutier Australia, Merindoc Cellar Door & Bistro, Mia Valley Estate, Munari Wines, Peregrine Ridge, Sanguine Estate, She-Oak Hill, Silver Spoon Estate, Tellurian Wines, Vinea Marson.

The Food

Indulge in many food and wine locations offering a selection of tasting platters, cheeses, olives, antipasto, gourmet BBQs and more.

Tuck into hearty winter favourites for lunch and dinner at a number of local wineries, restaurants and cafes, or just BYO a picnic and enjoy the view and beautiful surroundings the wineries offer.

The Fun

Be entertained at a number of wineries providing live music. Enjoy the show at Burlesque De Vine, dine at Munari’s Mid-Winters Night dinner or join the Weekend of MasterClasses at Sanguine Estate.

Heathcote High Street will be overflowing with events, market, music and wine tastings at the Saturday Festival. It’s all there to see and experience over the Queen’s Birthday Long Weekend, June 8-10.

For more information and to download the full program – www.heathcoteonshow.com.au

Festival battle to earn Heathcote spot on Battle of the Vines

Monday 10 September 2018
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Heathcote’s famous shiraz wines woo drinkers around the world with their renowned full-body flavor character … now they’re vying for favor from Battle of the Vines co-host Frank Moylan and a spot in the hit SBS Food Network program.

Frank and the crew from Battle of the Vines will film the TV program’s first-ever regional battle at this year’s Heathcote Wine and Food Festival on 6 and 7 October.

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Grand award to Heathcote Estate

Monday 6 August 2018
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Heathcote Estate has taken out the major Heathcote Grand Terroir trophy at this year’s Saint Martin Heathcote Wine Show.

The award was presented at Saturday’s Showcase of the Region dinner attended attended by more than 150 people who enjoyed a menu prepared by Frank Camorra of top Melbourne restaurant MoVida and Trufflepig Catering, matched with trophy and gold medal winning wines from the show.

Luke Lomax, who had also been chief steward for the show, accepted the HGT from winegrowers’ association president Gary Harbor.

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Insider guide to Heathcote wine region

Monday 22 January 2018
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Heathcote has plenty of passionate producers to share the story of its ancient soils, diverse wines, welcoming cellar doors and paddock-to-plate lunch spots. Hallidays has mapped out an insider guide to help you plan a visit to the region, described by Wine Australia as the new jewel in the crown for wine in Victoria.

A number of our wineries after currently being featured by Halliday.

 

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It’s going to be a very good year

Sunday 4 June 2017
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Heathcote winemakers are predicting the region’s world-famous shiraz wines will reach premium highs for flavor and quality this year after a great vintage.

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