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Mediterranean-style reds join Heathcote shiraz in flying flag for region

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Sunday 4 June 2017
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Heathcote’s international reputation for exciting wines continues to be enhanced with region wineries successfully adding stunning Mediterranean-style varieties to their acclaimed wine lists.

At last year’s Heathcote Wine Show judges awarded medals to 24 wines Mediterranean class where entries more than doubled to 36 this year. Among the seven gold medals announced was the 2015 De Bortoli Villages Heathcote Shiraz Grenache also awarded trophies for best in class and best wine other than shiraz.

The judging panel chaired by Tim Kirk described the Mediterranean class with one word: Wow.

“It was a fantastic class with lots of gold and silver … great discussion about style and drinkability. A true highlight of the show and such promise for the future of the region,” they said.

Shiraz, long the celebrated flagship of the Heathcote wine region, now has a companions to share the international favour that wines from Australia’s exciting wine region.

As Tim Kirk says: “Last year’s show displayed pleasing developments for the region with the strength of white wines and excitement for the quality and strength in Mediterranean varieties. “And shiraz – another great highlight once again.”

Entries for the 2017 Saint Martin Heathcote Wine Show are now open.

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  • Cellar Door
    • Argyle Forest Estate
    • Armstead Estate
    • Barfold Estate
    • Barnadown Run
    • Burke & Wills Winery
    • Chalmers Wines Australia
    • Coliban Valley Wines
    • Condie Estate
    • Devils Cave Vineyard
    • Domaine Asmara
    • Ellis Wines
    • Flynn's Wines
    • Greenstone Vineyards
    • Hanging Rock Winery
    • Heathcote II
    • Heathcote Winery
    • Hennings Vineyard
    • Humis Vineyard
    • Idavue Estate
    • Jasper Hill Vineyard
    • M Chapoutier
    • Meehan Vineyard
    • Mia Valley Estate
    • Mitchelton Wines Heathcote Cellar Door
    • Munari Wines
    • Noble Red
    • Paul Osicka Wines
    • Peregrine Ridge
    • Red Edge
    • Sanguine Estate Wines
    • Shiraz Republic
    • Silver Spoon Estate
    • She Oak Hill Vineyard
    • St Michael's Vineyard
    • Tar & Roses
    • Tellurian Wines
    • Vinea Marson
    • Whistling Eagle
    • Wild Duck Creek Estate
    • Wren Estate
  • No Cellar Door
    • Buckshot Vineyard
    • Colbinabbin Estate
    • Farmer & The Scientist
    • Heathcote Estate
    • Kennedy Vintners
    • Merindoc Vintners
    • Mundy Gully
    • Sutherland Wine
    • The Bridge Vineyard
    • Wanted Man
    • Rogues Lane

Popular Tags

  • shiraz
  • cellar door
  • sparkling shiraz
  • viognier
  • riesling

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The region is renowned for its shiraz and the famous ancient red Cambrian soils of Heathcote also produce outstanding examples of Sangiovese, Tempranillo, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and excellent Rieslings and Viognier. Our local vineyards and their winemakers are joined by producers around Australia in releasing fine Heathcote Shiraz wines. A visit to our winery cellar doors is a unique experience just over an hour from Melbourne. Find out more about our region.

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