Each year grapes for Syrahmi are sourced and selected from a different vineyard in the Heathcote region. Thus each year the wine’s I make are given different name to reflect the vintage.
Bob Downing purchased 24ha of undulating land in 1994, and has established a dry-grown vineyard planted to shiraz (7.2ha), cabernet sauvignon (2.4ha) and merlot (0.4ha)
Argyle Forest Estate produce exceptional wine. Our Betelgeuse Shiraz is an award winner made from low-yielding vines using sustainable viticulture practices. We concentrate on optimizing fruit quality from each vine to produce this exceptional Shiraz
Phil Meehan and his wife Jude opened their cellar door at the Meehan Vineyard in 2011. It is on the McIvor Highway, just past the intersection with the Northern Highway.
Heathcote Estate is located in the old bakery building at 98 High Street. It has been converted into a rustic cellar door and cafe offering wine tastings and light lunches.