A Journey Through the Picturesque Heathcote Wine

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A JOURNEY THROUGH THE PICTURESQUE HEATHCOTE WINE
REGION
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Heathcote Wine
L O C A T E D I N T H E T O W N O F V I C T O R
I A , T H E P I C T U R E S Q U E H E A T H C O T
E R E G I O N I S A W I N E L O V E R S P A R
A D I S E . W H I L E I T S S P E C T A C U L A
R L A N D S C A P E S , L U S H F O R E S T S A
N D A M A Z I N G W I N E R I E S A R E W H A T D
E F I N E T H E R E G I O N T H E B E S T , I T
S A L S O K N O W N F O R A H U B O F O U T D O
O R A C T I V I T I E S L I K E B O A T I N G
, F I S H I N G , S W I M M I N G A N D S K I I N
G . A N E A S Y T O R E A C H D E S T I N A T I
O N , I T L I E S J U S T A N H O U R A N D H A
L F D R I V E A W A Y F R O M M E L B O U R N
E . I F Y O U A R E P L A N N I N G T O V I S
I T T H I S B E A U T I F U L P L A C E , T H
E N H E R E S E V E R Y T H I N G Y O U N E E
D T O K N O W F O R P L A N N I N G Y O U R A D
V E N T U R E J O U R N E Y .
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A QUICK LOOK INTO THE PAST
Compared to the other Australian regions,
Heathcote is relatively young yet quite popular.
Similar to its neighbours, Heathcote also
witnessed immigrants from all around the world
during the gold rush era. It became home to
different cultures. In the early 19th century,
Henning Rathjen (German settler) introduced
viticulture here. However, most of these early
planted vineyards were destroyed as the state was
struck by phylloxera infestation.It wasnt until
the 20th century that viticulture stepped back
into the region with visionaries like Paul
Osicka, Albino Zuber and Bruno Pangrazio. They
laid down the foundations of the present day
Heathcote wine industry and especially in the
past 60 years, the region has flourished
immensely.
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PRESENT DAY HEATHCOTE WINES
The region has earned a reputation in the
industry owing to its size and optimal growing
conditions. As it covers a huge area, the region
experiences varied microclimates. With
Coonawarra-like calcium-rich soil covering the
region, its now known for its exceptional red
wines. Some of the key varieties grown here are
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SHIRAZ
Heathcote is known for its amazing Shiraz wines.
From savoury and spicy to elegant, these are
produced in different styles. These are
especially popular for the dense colour,
impressive texture, supple tannins and
mouth-filling flavours.
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CABERNET
SAUVIGNON
Before the rise of Shiraz, Cab Sav stayed in the
limelight for a substantially long period of
time. It still is amongst the most-produced
reds, produced in varied styles. North Heathcote
produces full-bodied Cab Sav with blackcurrant
cassis flavours South Heathcote on the other
hand is known for medium- bodied varietal wines
displaying mint and spice notes.
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CHARDONNAY
Despite the warm climate, Heathcote is known for
fresh and flavourful Chardonnay wines revealing
stone fruit flavours. These are pretty
sophisticated, often suitable for long term
cellaring too.
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MERLOT
Mostly crafted is a varietal, Merlot is often
blended with other wines too. Its sweet fruit
notes and silky tannins beautifully complement
the complex characteristics of other red
varieties grown here.Savour the flavours of
these beauties in the comfort of your couchbuy
heathcote wines online from Australias second
largest wine website, Just Wines.
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