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Heathcote

Heathcote's ancient Cambrian soils are famous for deep, spicy Shiraz that has power without losing savoury tension.

Place
Heathcote · Victoria · Australia
Producers
3
Editorial basis
World of Wine subregion guide
Atlas locationHeathcote · Victoria36.65° S · 144.61° E
Appellations
Heathcote · Bendigo · Goulburn Valley · Upper Goulburn · Strathbogie Ranges

Elsewhere in Victoria

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  1. Grampians1 producerGrampians sits within Victoria, Australia.
  2. Mornington PeninsulaNo producers listed yetMornington Peninsula is maritime Pinot and Chardonnay country, with ocean air keeping the wines bright and finely built.
  3. Murray Darling4 producersMurray Darling sits within Victoria, Australia.
  4. Rutherglen4 producersRutherglen is Australia's fortified Muscat stronghold, where warm conditions and long ageing make wines dark, sweet and intensely raisined.
  5. Yarra Valley7 producersYarra Valley is cool by Australian standards, so Pinot Noir and Chardonnay stay elegant while Cabernet can still ripen in warmer pockets.

Producer profiles

Producers in Heathcote

  • Fowles WineFamily owned Fowles Wine in Avenel, with Strathbogie granite vineyard history and Ginger Prince sparkling rosé, white and Moscato.
  • McPherson WinesA family-owned Victorian winery since 1968, McPherson Wines pairs Central Victorian fruit with Jo Nash’s small-batch cellar work.
  • TahbilkA Victorian winery established in 1860, with working historic cellars and wines from Marsanne, Sangiovese and Shiraz.

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placeReturn to VictoriaSee how Heathcote fits within the wider Victoria region.mapSee Heathcote in the AtlasKeep its neighbouring areas and producers in view.producerMeet Fowles WineFowles Wine is one of the producers placed in Heathcote.