Heathcote

The Macedon area has proved marginal in spots and the Hanging Rock vineyards, with their lovely vista towards the rock, are no exception. John Ellis thus elected to source additional grapes from various parts of Victoria to produce an interesting and diverse range of varietals at different price points. In '11 John’s children Ruth and Robert returned to the fold: Robert has an oenology degree from the University of Adelaide, after that working as a Flyi...

The Macedon area has proved marginal in spots and the Hanging Rock vineyards, with their lovely vista towards the rock, are no exception. John Ellis thus elected to source additional grapes from various parts of Victoria to produce an interesting and diverse range of varietals at different price points. In '11 John’s children Ruth and Robert returned to the fold: Robert has an oenology degree from the University of Adelaide, after that working as a Flyi...

There's a voluptuousness to this Heathcote Estate Shiraz that is highly seductive.

Jasper Hill are one of the Pioneers of the Heathcote Wine Region. Jasper Hill is named after the semi-precious red Jasper stone fragments found in the soil – red wine, red soil, red stone! This wine is named after owner Ron and Elva's daughter, Emily. Emily's is almost entirely Shiraz, co-fermented with 3% Cabernet Franc skins

Jasper Hill are one of the Pioneers of the Heathcote Wine Region. Jasper Hill is named after the semi-precious red Jasper stone fragments found in the soil – red wine, red soil, red stone! This wine is named after owner Ron and Elva's daughter, Emily. Emily's is almost entirely Shiraz, co-fermented with 3% Cabernet Franc skins

Planted in 1971, the original 2 hectares of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon vines grow on a strip of 500 million year old Cambrian soil some of the oldest earth on the face of the planet.

Planted in 1994, our Heathcote vineyard is situated on a strip of ancient Cambrian soil on the east facing slopes of Mount Camel in Central Victoria, north of the Heathcote township. These ancient soils are synonymous with the region and gives the wine its unique structure. Dry conditions throughout winter and good rains during spring prepared the vineyard nicely for summer.

Whistling Eagle vineyard is perched on the greenstone range above the township of Colbinabbin. The ancient Cambrian Earth in this region is perfect for creating extraordinary wines. The Eagles Blood Shiraz produced at Whistling Eagle vineyard is the ultimate expression of transition from Cambrian Earth to wine that displays spectacular colour, depth of flavour and balance. Ian is the fourth generation of Rathjens, to till the rich, fertile soils of the ...