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Sanguine Estate Awarded Heathcote’s Top Wine Trophy The Hunter family’s Sanguine Estate has taken out the premier Heathcote Wine Show award – the Grand Terroir – for a second year.
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The award was presented on Saturday night following two days of judging by a panel chaired by new Australian Grape and Wine Authority acting chairman, former Yalumba chief winemaker Brian Walsh. Tony Hunter, Max Hunter and Jodi Marsh from Sanguine with wine show judging panel chairman Brian Walsh (second left).
Mr Walsh told Heathcote winemakers the standard of their wines had stepped up another notch in the last year. “We have looked for wines with balance and harmony, wines with grace” Mr Walsh said. Mr Walsh said the Heathcote Wine Show was a celebration for the region’s winemaking community. “Heathcote has a lot of respect in the Australian wine community.”
Wine show committee chairman Graeme Quigley said judges had awarded 19 gold medals for the 2014 show. “The show puts our wines under the scrutiny of highly respected judges from around Australia and the number of gold medals awarded this year again reinforces the standing of Heathcote wines on the national and international stages,” Mr Quigley said.
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2014 Festival Information
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Festival Attractions
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Site Map
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Festival Exhibitors
Brian Walsh with recipients of the judges’ award Tobias Ansted who acted as chief steward for the show and Rob Ellis who served as an associate judge this year.
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Heathcote Wine Region
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All About Heathcote
Sanguine Estate had two of the three finalists in the Grand Terroir which judged for a wine’s quality, consistency and style across three shiraz wines spanning a minimum of four vintages for one singular wine label. Other finalists were Sanguine’s winning 2013 Grand Terroir wine the Progeny Shiraz and Heathcote Estate’s Single Vineyard Shiraz.
Sanguine Estate Awarded Heathcote’s Top Wine Trophy
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EXPERIENCE ELLIS WINES 2012 AWARD WINNING RELEASE
Inquiries: HWA Executive Officer Chris Earl 0419 549 743
SAVE THE DATE IN 2015 Mark your diaries for a return visit to the Heathcote Wine and Food Festival in 2015 – 10 and 11 October
Sanguine Estate did it again!
FROM THE SAINT MARTIN HEATHCOTE WINES SHOW
GOLD MEDAL WINNING 2012 PREMIUM SHIRAZ SILVER MEDAL WINNING 2012 VIOGNIER (HIGHEST RANKING VIOGNIER) BRONZE MEDAL WINNING 2012 SIGNATURE LABEL SHIRAZ
Heathcote Wine Show 2014 “Heathcote Grand Terroir” Major Trophy (Highest quality over 6 years) Winestate “World’s Greatest Shiraz & Syrah Challenge 2014” 2013 Progeny Shiraz “Best Shiraz” $20-$25 category 2012 D’Orsa Shiraz “5 stars” and equalling iconic brands such as Penfolds Grange These Award wines are available to taste and purchase in the Sanguine Marquee, if not sold out beforehand.
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W W W.E LLI SWI N E S.C O M.AU Enquiries: 0409 140 507
Phone Paul 0413 293 796 or Raylene 0401 290 315 or email sales@elliswines.com.au to secure our limited release wines. Sign up to our quarterly deals and savings with our QR code.
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2014 Festival Information
Music for All . . . Entertainment for Children
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Saturday & Sunday October 4 & 5 10.30am – 5.30pm both days
Heathcote Showgrounds, Chauncey St, Heathcote
• More than 40 Heathcote wineries • Regional food producers • Masterclasses and tasting seminars • Music stage • Children’s activities
GATE PURCHASE: SATURDAY Standard $40 Premium $55 Platinum $110
ONLINE PRE-EVENT PURCHASE: SATURDAY Standard $35 Premium (inc tasting seminar) $55 Platinum (inc masterclass) $100
SUNDAY Standard $35 Premium $50 Platinum $110
SUNDAY Standard $30 Premium $45 Platinum $100
WEEKEND Standard $70 Premium $80 Non-drinker $10 Children $10
WEEKEND Standard $60 Premium $80 Non-drinker $10 Children $10
TASTING SEMINARS
HOW TO PURCHASE: http://www.trybooking.com/CBHG
INFORMATION AND UPDATES: Website: www.heathcotewinegrowers.com.au Email: info@heathcotewinegrowers.com.au Facebook: Heathcote-Wine-Food-Festival Twitter @WinesHeathcote
BUSES: From Bendigo: 9:30am Depart Bendigo Railway Station 9:45am Bendigo Visitor Information Centre 10:15am Axedale Primary School 5:30pm Depart Heathcote 6:30pm Return FARE
$26 return
From Melbourne: 9:30am Depart Melbourne (Southern Cross Station) 5:30pm Depart Heathcote Showgrounds 7pm Return FARE
$35 return
BOOKINGS ONLINE ONLY
Heathcote Estate Shiraz;
Beautifully balanced wine packed with flavour and complexity, embodying the affinity between the Heathcote region and the Shiraz grape.
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at this year¹s Festival or for Tastings, Light Lunches, Coffee and a Great Selection of Grossi Produce at our Cellar Door.
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Children will be well entertained with face painting, balloon and magic tricks, and nationally known children’s entertainer Mike Jackson, with sing-a-longs, string tricks and puzzles, ukulele workshops, and more.
Tasting Sessions with Rob Hicks A highly popular regular feature of the Festival, these short tasting sessions are a way to learn about Heathcote wines, their styles and characteristics and what makes Heathcote one of Australia’s best wine regions.
Masterclasses with Nick Stock Nick Stock is one of Australia’s pre-eminent wine writers and will be presenting masterclasses on both days of the festival, discussing in depth selected wines from the Heathcote Wine Region and expanding your knowledge of the exciting wines.
Food for Wine Great wine is even better with great food, and the Festival has plenty to offer in this area. Find a grassy spot and graze on the grounds with a wide range of delicious food offerings from numerous vendors. There’s also produce galore, both local and regional, including olive oils and olive products, nuts, cheeses, prime beef, preserves, spices, gourmet biscuits, puddings and more. Check our Food & Produce Exhibitor listing for a run-down on the offerings.
Handmade Puddings from Castlemaine using GRANDMA’S RECIPE
Open 10am - 5pm Daily 98 High Street. Ph. 5433 2488 www.yabbylake.com
Joining them on the stage will be the eclectic and versatile Family Farm Band with their entertaining mix of everything from Bluegrass to Bossa Nova, from Country Folk to Carnival Calypso. Festival favourites Crosswind with a great range of ‘60s and ‘70s songs also make a return appearance.
TICKET PRICES
$10
This year’s Heathcote Wine and Food Festival music stage will feature Bendigo’s quirky 15-piece ukulele collective The Uke Joint Jumpers.
503 Heathcote-Rochester Rd, Mount Camel P. 0412 167927 E. vineyard@silverspoonestate.com.au www.silverspoonestate.com.au
Using only local and Australian ingredients wherever possible as well as local free range eggs All flavours also available in Gluten Free. Our dessert sauces Traditional compliment Plum Pudding tch co our puds Date & Butters & Orange and our Double Choc oc Ch e hit chocolate Cranberry & W coated puds & chocolate treats are just the thing to serve with coffee! 03 5470 6128 www.pudforallseasons.com.au
Call in and Taste Our Quality Wines Including Our 2012 Heathcote Shiraz All our wines are made on site in the traditional method of small batch fermentation and gentle basked pressing Contact Phil Meehan 0407 058 432 or meehanvineyard@bigpond.com Visit us at 4536 McIvor Highway, (just on the northern edge of town) or at www.meehanvineyard.com
WE GROW IT, WE MAKE IT, WE LOVE IT
SO WILL YOU THIS WEEKEND James Halliday 5 Star Winery Australian Wine Companion Taste our Viognier, Sangiovese & elegant fruit driven, hand picked Shiraz. Cellar Door 11am - 5pm Weekends & Public Holidays 480 Heathcote - Redesdale Rd Ph 0404 480422 www.condie.com.au
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Vinea Marson
Heathcote II
Condie Estate
Cornella Ridge Estate
Sanguine Estate
Stefani Estate
Galli Estate adopts principles of organic viticulture through the use of fertigation, natural fertilisers and minimal spraying across our vineyards.
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Meet the winemaker and viticulturist for tastings and sales of our produce – shiraz, cabernet sauvignon, viognier and sparkling shiraz (judged best sparkling at the recent Heathcote Wine Show), plus jams & chutneys.
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Winemaker Michel Chapoutier is the seventh generation to lead Maison Chapoutier, first established in France in 1808. Michel’s vision for winemaking encompasses a deep commitment to extraordinary terroirs and bio-dynamical viticulture.
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Distinctive shiraz, tempranillo, cabernet and mataro wines from various vintages, all grown and made with care and attention at Red Edge.
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We’re back! Our 2013 In The Know Heathcote Shiraz is only available to taste at the Heathcote Festival and for those who are “in the know” the bonus offer has returned this year!
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Stefani Estate instils passion and attention to every stage of production which in turn produces fine wines that wine lovers appreciate.
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We did it again! Sanguine was awarded the prestigious Heathcote Grand Terroir Trophy that will be on display in our marquee. Also join the Hunter family for new release tastings plus special offers.
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Cornella Ridge Estate is a genuine small winery. All wine is grown, made and bottled on site. Vertical tastings of our Shiraz wines from our 2008, 2009 and 2010 vintages.
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We grow it, we make it, we love it. A 5 star James Halliday rated winery - 2014 Wine Companion. Taste our 2012 The Gwen Shiraz, 2011 The Max Shiraz, The 2012 Giarracca Sangiovese or our new release 2014 Naked Run Viognier. Enjoy the festival.
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Heathcote II is hands on grape-growing and winemaking, producing handcrafted premium red wines capturing the unique flavours of the Heathcote terroir.
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Vinea Marson is on the eastern slopes of the Mt Camel Range. Owner/winemaker Mario Marson has planted shiraz and viognier, plus Italian varieties, sangiovese, nebbiolo, barbera and refosco del peduncolo rosso. The wines are savoury in flavour and pair beautifully with food.
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WINERY EXHIBITORS
Bold, beautifully rounded and charismatic wines upholding the reputation of a first class Heathcote wine region.
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Experience our award winning 2012 vintage wines. We are releasing our gold, silver and bronze medal wines on Saturday and Sunday - gold medal 2012 Premium Shiraz, silver medal 2012 Viognier, bronze medal Signature Label Shiraz. Free delivery on all cases purchased. $50 Ellis Wines voucher with any purchase from our tent. Eftpos available.
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Nine wines will be on show including current releases and a museum stock special. The range includes a red and a white sparkling, a rosé, a viognier, four reds and a port.
24 Barnadown Run
Come and say hello and try our 2007 Shiraz and award winning 2009 Shiraz. We will also have our “reserve” 2010 Cambria which is drinking beautifully. With warmer weather just around the corner we start to “think pink” so don’t forget to taste our 2011 Pink Hills rose, which is a wonderful aperitif and beautiful with spicy foods and summer dishes.
23 Kennedy Vintners
Family owned and operated boutique vineyard and winery. Meet the owners/winemakers, they live and breathe the true Wine Journey. Stock up your cellar with our Festival Wine Special!
22 Idavue Estate
Sorry we missed you last year - we sold out. We are back this year with our boutique red and white wines produced from our non-irrigated vineyards in the red Cambrian soils of Mount Camel.
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The Tar & Roses range consists of European varietals and grew out of the desire to make iconic European wines at home in Central Victoria. We have drawn from our experience overseas, particularly in Spain, to craft the range in a style that reflects our interpretation of these classic varietals. Come and join us to experience the variety of wines that Heathcote can produce.
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Hennings Vineyard produces single estate premium Heathcote shiraz, viognier and verdelho. This year we are very pleased to be introducing our 2012 Sparkling Shiraz, bottle conditioned and fermented in the traditional manner.
17 Henning’s Vineyard
Small producer of wine in the true Heathcote style. Please call and check out the wines.
16 St Michael’s Vineyard
New release wines on offer. Taste the best - dual trophy winning wine 2010 The Wilkins Shiraz available to try for the festival weekend only. Join our free wine club and receive a special exclusive gift.
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Medal winners at the Heathcote Wine Show on tasting - 2010 Shiraz & Reserve Shiraz and 2012 Brut Sparkling Rosé. Elegant, intense wines from our dry grown vineyard. Festival specials available.
52 Heathcote Estate Visit the Heathcote Estate stall and taste some of the region’s most renowned shiraz including our exclusive single block wines.
53 The Bridge Hard to find wines from a hidden vineyard. Where only the adventurous dare travel. Today everyone is lucky, bringing our range of shiraz styles to the adventurous festival patrons.
A 5 star boutique winery making beautiful shiraz, cabernet sauvignon and durif. Scoring 95 points for shiraz and cabernet (gold medal winner) in the latest James Halliday Wine Companion 2015.
38 Merindoc Vintners Awarded Star Cellar Door by Gourmet Traveller magazine this year and the Australian Good Food and Travel Guide readers’ choice award.
39 Downing Estate We will be selling our 2010 Merlot, Sparkling Shiraz and 2008 Reserve Shiraz, together with the release of our 2011 vintage wines - cabernet, cabernet/shiraz blend, and shiraz. All of our 2011 wines were rated highly by James Halliday and the 2011 Cabernet won a silver medal at the 2013 Heathcote Wine Show. We strive to create distinctive Heathcote red that reflect the area in which they come from. Our wines show intense varietal aromas and flavours, balanced weight and mouthfeel, and a long silky finish.
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The Meehan family is looking forward to seeing all our old friends, and new ones at this years Festival. Our 2011, 2012 and our newly bottled 2013 shiraz and cabernet will all be on tasting.
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49 Tellurian Wines Taste the wines from Tellurian’s 55-acre vineyard. Varieties include shiraz, grenache and mourvedre.
She-Oak Hill welcomes you to Heathcote and proudly invites you to share our award winning wines and new releases.
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Artisan wines produced using traditional techniques. We have the widest range of wine varietals for tasting and sale in the region
47 Mount Burrumboot Estate
Modelled on an Italian mixed farm, McIvor Estate produces premium award winning wines as well as extra virgin olive oils. Come and try our new release wines including our Italian varietals, sangiovese, nebbiolo and our new premium wine giannisceddu (gee/ar/nee/sh/j /e/doo) a blend of sangiovese and cabernet.
46 McIvor Estate
Boutique winery specialising hand-crafted shiraz styles including award winning sparkling and fortified shiraz.
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Gray and I have decided to offer something different.We will have mystery specials every second hour. Watch the specials clock on our stall. On sale and tastings: Scs – shiraz cabernet blend, Cedarwood Shiraz, Puddlers Gully Shiraz, Reserve Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon.
43 Milvine Estate Wines
Taste some new wines, value back vintage specials also available. Ask about our James Flynn Wine Club- with special benefits & members only wines. Visit Flynns Bistro for lovely seasonal lunch.
42 Flynn’s Wines
Est. 1999, new releases - Riesling 2013 & Late Harvest Riesling 2014 together with our 2010 Shiraz, Reserve Shiraz, Mia Mia (shiraz/cab.sav.) sparkling shiraz and fortified shiraz. Special packs available on the day.
36 Mia Valley Estate
Selected as one of James Haliday’s ‘Ten Dark Horses’ and 5 stars in 2012. Many varieties – gewurztraminer, viognier, cab. merlot, shiraz including bargain-priced Mr. Burke’s Favourite Big Red.
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Situated in the heart of the vibrant Heathcote Wine Region, Domaine Asmara produces handcrafted wines with love and passion. We focus on shiraz, cabernet sauvignon, durif and viognier and apply traditional wine making techniques.
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Showcasing our premium hand crafted wines including marsanne, a bold, full flavoured white wine, cabernet sauvignon, the distinctive Roxy’s Paddock Shiraz and limited quantities of our unique, delicious sparkling shiraz.
31 Armstead Estate
Established more than 30 years and renowned for fine sparkling wine and Heathcote shiraz.
30 Hanging Rock Winery
In this year’s World’s Greatest Shiraz Challenge, the 2012 Tatiarra Cambrian Shiraz equalled or bettered some of the biggest iconic wines from Australia, South Africa and Europe.
29 Domaines Tatiara
Located high on the ridge just north of Colbinabbin, Grenstone produces a highly awarded range of Shiraz and Sangiovese wines from our densely planted vineyard.
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2014 Heathcote Wine and Food Festival Exhibitors
2014 Heathcote Wine and Food Festival Exhibitors
The Region The exciting Heathcote Wine Region is home to stunning wines of national and international acclaim.
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Bendigo Hats
60 Seven Hills Tallarook
A great array of hats ideal to be sun-smart at the festival.
Goat meat direct from the paddock.
5 Wildings
Farm fresh potatoes twisted and lightly glazed.
We produce a range of spices, condiments, dressings, grains, gift packs and Granola, handmade and free from all additives.
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Mandi’s Kitchen
A decadent range of boiled in the cloth, hand made Christmas puddings and dessert logs, brandy butter & beautifully boxed Christmas cakes. Please come and taste them all!
61 Wonga Style Twisty Potatoes 62 Turkish Pastry Freshly open and cooked European Turkish pastry. Cheese & spinach pastry with herbs, cheese & spinach with lamb and chicken with herbs. All served with fresh lemon and yoghourt.
63 Bendigo Thai Takeaway A selection of fine Thai cuisine.
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64 Twins Pantry
Extra virgin olive oil and table olives
Twins Pantry introduces a mouth-watering range of healthy snacks and a range of delightful moreish treats made in Australia, using premium Australian grown ingredients.
21 Pud for all Seasons/Olive Branch Preserves Home-made puddings, dessert sauces and chocolate treats. Delicious preserves.
28 Barfold Olives Family-owned olive grove producing premium grade award winning extra virgin olive oils, delicious infused olive oils – lemon, basil, lemon myrtle, garlic & chilli, tasty pickled olives & tapenades, plus our 100% olive oil soaps. Come and taste!
33 Kyneton Olive Oil Producers of award winning extra virgin olive oils, infused oils, olives and tapenades.
34 Huon Aquaculture Huon uses sustainable practices to produce superior quality, award-winning fresh and specialty salmon products. These include cold smoked salmon, hot smoked salmon, gravadlax, caviar and gourmet dips. Visit our stand for tastings and product information.
65 Warialda Beef Steak sandwiches as well as gluten & preservative free Cornish sausages. Both will be served on local sour dough bread with a spinach & rocket salad.
66 Willow Room An icon of Heathcote – coffee and other delights available at the festival.
67 The Forge Pizzeria Using our fresh healthy dough recipe, the stretcher starts stretching the base. The makers add the right amount of ingredients, into the wood fire oven and then the magic happens Fresh, healthy and wood fired.
68 Bavarian Bangers
Marinated olives, olive oil and more.
Varieties of authentic German sausages served in a gourmet bread roll with homemade sauerkraut, caramelised onions and cheese as optional toppings.
44 Goldfields Farm House Cheese
69 Vietnam Food House
Artisan cows milk cheeses handmade in Ballarat. We have brie/camembert styles, semi-hard and blue mould cheeses for tasting and sale. If you cannot decide we have a selection on a platter.
Authentic northern Vietnamese street foods, showing the vast diversity of ingredients, flavours, cultural diversity and cooking styles of Vietnam. Homemade and good selection of gluten free foods.
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51 Michel’s Fine Biscuits We hand-make all our biscuits in our family-owned bakery at Castlemaine. Some of our outstanding ingregients include local lemons, berries from the Yarra Valley, Australian nuts, Belgian couverture chocolate, free range eggs and Victorian butter.
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55 Himalayan Sherpa
72 Flavour Shack
Himalayan Sherpa is selling its famous mouth-watering free range chicken momo (dumplings), free range chicken Biryani Rice and Nepalese BBQ which will take your taste buds to the top of the world.
Gourmet sweet and savoury pies, served in glass jars and paired with wines that will be showcased at the event. Some pies will be cooked with the wines, others designed to compliment.
56 Flying Calamari Brothers
73 Timboon Icecream
Calamari finely diced, dusted, seasoned and lightly fried.
The delicious flavours of Timboon Icecream – always a hit at the festival.
The tastes of Peruvian cuisine.
71 Street Feast Slow cooked pork and beef rolls.
57 Wicked Coffee Carts Enjoy a fine coffee prepared by Shayne and her staff.
58 The Meat Room Porchetta rolls, rare breed pork sausages. All pork locally grown.
59 Simply Spanish Spanish Paella with chicken,chorizo, calamari, and prawn. Cooked in traditional method by the International Paella World Chapionship finalist chefs Leno Lattarulo and Daniel Soto.
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Refer to map on Page 6 for site locations.
Quick Look
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.
WINERIES AT THIS YEAR’S FESTIVAL Armstead Estate Barfold Estate Barnadown Run Buckshot Vineyard Burke & Wills Winery Coliban Valley Condie Estate Cornella Ridge Estate Domaine Asmara Domaines Tatiara Downing Estate Ellis Wines Flynn’s Wines Galli Estate Winery Greenstone Vineyard Hanging Rock Winery Heathcote Estate Heathcote II Heathcote Winery Henning’s Vineyard Idavue Estate In The Know Kennedy Vintners M Chapoutier McIvor Estate Meehan Vineyard Merindoc Vintners Mia Valley Estate Milvine Estate Wines Mount Burrumboot Estate Munari Wines Noble Red Peregrine Ridge Red Edge Sanguine Estate She-Oak Hill Vineyard Silver Spoon Estate Stefani Estate St Michael’s Vineyard Tar & Roses Tellurian Wines The Bridge Vinea Marson
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.
Visit us at Flynns Wines tent, taste a great range of white & red varieties and new vintages. - Cheers, Greg, Nat & team Cellar Door Mon-Thur by request Fri/Sat/Sun & public holidays 11.30am-5pm Bistro Fri/Sat/Sun & public holidays 12pm-3.30pm
Lewis Rd, 12kms Nth of Heathcote township off Northern Hwy P. 5433 6297 E.flynnswines@bigpond.com w w w. f l y n n s w i n e s . c o m
THE TATIARRA WINES HAVE THE POTENTIAL... TO BE THE NEXT PENFOLDS “...the Tatiarra wines GRANGE OF have the potential... AUSTRALIA.
to be the next Penfolds Grange of Australia.” – The Corkscrew
Online Wine Online Emporium – The Corkscrew Wine Emporium.
Domaines Tatiarra / Tatiarra Vineyard Gibb Road, Toolleen, (Heathcote) Telephone: 0428 628 420 Email: sales@cambrianshiraz.com
“EXTRAORDINARY, ULTIMATE RECOMMENDATION” New York, June 25, 2014 95 Points Chairmans Trophy 2012 TELLURIAN HEATHCOTE PASTICHE SHIRAZ
Visiting the Wine & Food Festival? Call into Milvine Estate at Site 43, near the Seminar Marquee, and try our delightfully spicy 2012 Shiraz/ Cabernet Sauvignon blend as well as our 2013 Puddlers Gully Shiraz and our Cabernet Sauvignon, along with some of our other wines.
108 WARREN ROAD, HEATHCOTE P. 5433 2772 M. 0407 332772 E. admin@milvineestatewines.com.au
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Vic 100 - Top 100 Victorian Wine Awards - Regional Winner - Heathcote 2013 TELLURIAN HEATHCOTE PASTICHE SHIRAZ Taste these two award winning wines and the complete range from Tellurian at the 2014 Heathcote Wine & Food Festival.
Tranter Road, Toolleen Ph 0431 004 766 E info@tellurinwines.com Cellar Door Open by Appointment
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All About Heathcote The history of Heathcote is one similar to so many small towns of its era - once a bustling gold mining and logging town, bringing people of many different cultures and nationalities, with hopes of making a gold fortune. To the north of the town, those immigrants disillusioned with mining struck a new type of gold, with the development of land for grazing, cropping and vines. Henning Rathjen was one of the early German settlers to arrive to the Colbinabbin area, at the northern end of the Mount Camel Range, in today’s Heathcote wine region, in the 1850s. He planted one of the earliest vineyards in the region, before the arrival of the vine louse, phylloxera, which resulted in the destruction of the vines. The land was then used for agricultural purposes. In the bush to the north-east of Heathcote, Italian immigrants planted more vines, some of which still exist. More recently Albino Zuber and Bruno Pangrazio were responsible for plantings, which today contribute to some of the iconic wines that the Heathcote wine region is renowned for - both at home, and internationally. Located to the north of the Great Dividing Range, the Heathcote region is at elevations between 160m and 380m. The majority of soil under vine is Cambrian – red and deep with excellent water retention.
In fact, some vignerons do not irrigate, aiming for smaller fruit that is intensely rich in flavour. The region’s rainfall is evenly distributed between the seasons and the climate is temperate, with cooling winds blowing from the south. Heathcote wines are defined by their inky depth of colour and deep, dark, complex fruit. Voluptuous and well balanced, acid and tannin meld together in a way that does not dominate the fruit, but gives the wine great cellaring ability.
The region’s southern vineyards experience cooler temperatures during the growing season. These can vary between 1.8 and 1.4 degrees Celsius lower, resulting in an extended growing season. This variation in temperature during the grape ripening period results in a spread of picking dates and subsequently the development of a range of different flavour profiles.
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These characteristics are a product not only of winemaking skills, but of the vineyard itself. It is the ‘terroir’ of the different vineyards that is responsible. Terroir is the interaction of the soil, sunlight, rainfall and micro climates and it creates unique conditions determining the way the vine, and hence the wine, develop. While the terroirs of Heathcote differ, they all produce high quality fruit – and can be credited with the burgeoning fame and demand for Heathcote wines. The size of the region, by implication, results in variations in climate, geology and topography. The main variations are apparent as one travels north. The north is drier than the south and typically receives an average of 5-10mm less rain a month during the vines’ growing season (October to April).
The fertile red soil with good drainage properties in weathered Cambrian Greenstone Rock has consistently produced high quality grapes. At this year’s Vintage wine festival we will be concentrating on our Kennedy’s 2009 Shiraz, Kennedy’s 2010 Cambrian Shiraz & Kennedy’s 2011 Pink Hills Rose. Wine Making We have a variety that will suit your palate & budget.
2010 was our sixth vintage and we have continued to work on identifying the areas of our vineyard which produce the best parcels of fruit. For the second year in a row we have considered our fruit to be of an excellent quality and decided with our winemaker Sandro Mosele to produce our special Kennedy Cambria.
This beautiful four bedroom home is on over an acre of manicured grounds and overlooks the 8th green of the Heathcote Golf Course. This home has two complete kitchens with dishwashers, three bathrooms and three toilets. The upstairs large bedroom combined with living area and bathroom has a balcony that overlooks the beautiful Heathcote Golf Course. Three of the bedrooms have reverse cycle air conditioners and all with ceiling fans and built-in robes. The two downstairs living areas have gas log fire places along with reverse cycle air conditioning to cover those chilly winter mornings or the balmy summer nights. There are verandahs to the front and rear of the home. The double garage is powered and comfortably fits two cars. The gardens have been well planned and are established to provide a combination of beauty and low maintenance. Stroll in the gardens and the beauty and planning is self-evident with water being in abundance with a bore at 55 metres depth, water tank, dam and town water. The dam to the rear of the property abounds with reflection. All-in-all this home has it all. The space, the water, the views and not to mention the fact that this home would make a perfect B&B or would provide ample room for the extended family and only 100km approx. from Melbourne airport/CBD and an hour from Echuca. An inspection of this beautiful property will more than satisfy the discerning buyer.
The 2010 vintage produced much better yields than those of 2009. The season was well set up with a good profile of moisture after a wet winter. The spring which followed was warm to very warm at times with great rainfall in November & December. This resulted in terrific fruit set and the developing canopy was vibrant. January & February saw several good downpours which together with minimal irrigation kept the canopy healthy leading to even ripening of the crop load.
49-51 ROSS STREET, HEATHCOTE From the moment you walk into the wide front entrance to this home, you feel warm and welcomed from the ornate timber work and quality of this home. The large lounge room that has timber floorboards and decorative timber arches, it also steps into an east facing sunroom that would absorb the morning sun. There are four bedrooms, three with built-in robes. The main bedroom has a lovely corner window seat. The fourth bedroom is a large double room and would ideally suit a teenagers retreat/bedroom. Next to the kitchen is a sitting room and there is a split system air conditioner as well as one in the main bedroom. The slated-floor back room would be suitable as a large office area, child’s playroom, utility room or there is even enough room for a pool table. This beautiful home sits on approximately an acre of land, just around the corner from the Heathcote Golf Course. There is a small front deck to the front of the home, whilst the back decking is the length of the house and would be ideal for those summer days and evenings. The single garage sits to the right hand side of the house, whist the double carport is adjacent to the house on the left hand side. There is an eighteen panel solar system, so need to worry about the monthly power bills. All-in-all this home is excellent quality with the timber woodwork, shedding, land size and locality. An inspection will impress. Very reasonably priced at $425,000.
The fruit was handpicked in an excellent condition on 22nd & 23rd Feb from two separate areas of the vineyard thus giving our winemaker scope to blend and produce the best quality wine. In the winery the fruit was de-stemmed and fermented in small open fermenters using indigenous yeasts and gentle plunging. After pressing to mostly neutral French oak barriques, the wine was allowed to undergo malolactic fermentation in spring without inoculation and remained in barrel until it was bottled in October 2011 using the taint free DIAM technical cork.
Tasting Notes
Of the Kennedy line up of wines, The Cambria is elevated in every way. It is produced from minute parcels of our best fruit in the best years. The Cambria is darker and more broody on the nose than our Estate Shiraz. It’s a wine that requires and deserves time in the glass to let it open. Dark ripe berry fruit is obvious, but a lovely, almost smokey charcuterrie element is very inviting. Cracked pepper and cedar box combined in what is a very tempting wine. Lovely layering of Crac French oak is present on the palate, juicy, sweet fruit and soft, velvety tannins that round out a very enjoyable wine experience.
Heathcote Rochester Road, Colbinabbin Region: Heathcote Harvest: Hand picked on 22nd Feb 2010 John 0427 845323 Patricia 0427 540 998 Wine Maker: Sandro Mosele Alcohol: 14 % Date of Bottling: 4th October 2011 Email: kengari@bigpond.com Oak Treatment: French oak barriques – 20% new www.kennedyvintners.com.au Telephone - (03) 5484 8293 or 0427 540998 Email - j.pkennedy@kennedyvintners.com.au John & Patricia Kennedy
Heathcote wines are defined by their inky depth of colour and deep, dark, complex fruit.
9 & 10 REDLEAF CLOSE, HEATHCOTE Three bedroom weatherboard home with two titles each comprising of approximately 1,000 Sq.m. The home sits at the end of a very quiet court and has secure fencing. The home is compact and has a recently installed new kitchen with glass plash-backs. There is a reverse cycle split system air conditioner as well as a solid fuel wood heater. The front covered and decked verandah is perfect for those summer nights and has the added benefit of bistro blinds to keep the breeze out. There is town water as well as rainwater tanks. An ideal investment with the two titles. A very reasonable vendor at $395,000.
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131 KILMORE ROAD, HEATHCOTE Five bedroom brick veneer tri level home on corner block (approx. 1,000 Sq.m). The large lounge and open style kitchen and dining makes for fabulous family living. The main bedroom has ensuite and walk-in robe, there is a good size main bathroom and the home has three toilets. There is another family living area or a parents retreat. The kitchen is basically new and will impress. With four split system heating and cooling, the winter and summer days are covered. As you step out onto the paved, covered outside entertainment area, there is also an in ground swimming pool, a fabulous summer area for all the family. This home has been designed for the family in mind. An appointment to inspect will certainly impress. Vendor is very realistic at $430,000.
81-83 High St, Heathcote, Victoria 3523. Phone 5433 3200
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