Heathcote, located in central Victoria, is a highly regarded Australian wine region celebrated for its distinctive, full-bodied Shiraz. The region’s defining feature is its ancient Cambrian soils—deep, red, and rich in minerals—which, combined with a warm, dry climate and cool nights, create ideal conditions for producing powerful yet balanced wines. Heathcote Shiraz is known for its depth, dark fruit flavours, fine tannins, and age-worthy structure, often showing a unique earthy character that reflects its terroir.
While Shiraz is the star, the region also produces impressive examples of Sangiovese, Tempranillo, and Grenache. With a mix of well-known producers and passionate boutique wineries, Heathcote offers a dynamic and authentic wine experience, set against a backdrop of rolling hills, bushland, and a strong sense of regional pride.
Like a red wine but fancy something different? Dare to be different with Tar & Roses Nebbiolo. It's full of dark berry flavours, sweet fruit and flowers, a bit like it's name. Take it along to your next invite.
Tar & Roses can not only be used to describe the wonderful Meditteranean aromas and flavours of this Heathcote winery, but also the wonderful team of Don Lewis and Narelle King! This Heathcote Sangiovese shows the classical sour cherry flavours with a balanced and integrated structure that is crying out for a antipasto plate.
T’Gallant Cape Schanck Rosé celebrates the best of premium Victorian wine. Sourced from Grenache and Mataro vines planted in the ancient red soils of Heathcote. This Rosé is full of berry fruit with a hint of seductive spice.
The youthful exuberance of Wee Angus is expressed through the gentle plummy characters of Merlot. A subtle touch of vanillin oak and a generous finish combine to create the perfect accompaniment to your next barbeque. Ready to be enjoyed in its youth and will also continue to improve over the next 2 - 4 years.
Intense dark colour red with purple edge. Ripe dark cherry characters, cedarwood and coffee. It has soft mouthfeel, with a savoury but delicious palate. Authentic and rustic.
Intense medium colour red with purple edge. Ripe blueberry, liquorice, dark cherry characters, graphite and violets. Supple, mouth coating, fleshy, lovely extract, balanced and calm.
