Bendigo & Heathcote Official Visitor Guide 2016

Shiraz
and
more
Heathcote’s wine history began with vineyards established during the Gold Rush.
However, vineyards had disappeared by the 1920s and it was not until the late
1960s that viticultural activity resumed and in the past decade has established
Heathcote as the home of some of Australia’s most exciting wines.
Now renowned around the world for
its stunningly rich and elegant Shiraz,
Heathcote also produces other excellent
varieties including Cabernet Sauvignon,
Grenache, Sangiovese, Tempranillo,
Chardonnay, Marsanne and Viognier.
Heathcote is about intimate, grassroots
winemaking where local producers
passionately handcraft their wines;
nurturing them from the vineyard to the
bottle, and every step along the way.
The Heathcote Wine Region spans
approximately 100km from north to
south and 40km from east to west, and
is home to over 100 vineyards. Just 90
minutes north of Melbourne, visiting
Heathcote wineries will be a rewarding
experience.
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