Victoria's Heathcote Wine Region is renowned for producing exceptional Shiraz wines hallmarked by intense fruit characters and peppery tones. The 500 million year old volcanic Cambrian Earth that makes up Heathcote's unique topography has long been regarded as the reason for such exceptional Shiraz styles.

"Gold Medal", Royal Melbourne Wine Show, August 2005.

"Bright, lively and mouthfilling without being heavy, a lithe Shiraz with layers of spicy oak, juicy blackberry and plum flavors, and a lingering hint of white pepper as the finish sails on. Best from 2008 through 2014. 350 cases imported. –HS"  90 pts, The Wine Spectator, Aug. 31, 2006.

"Deep ruby. Oak spicy aromas of plum, candied cherry and raspberry, complemented by mocha and cured tobacco. Dense but juicy red fruit flavors show youthful restraint and good intensity, with firm but fine-grained tannins coming up on the finish. Finishes sweet, chewy and long. Promises good things with another three to five years in the cellar." 90 points, Josh Raynolds, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Jul/Aug 06.

"Just a baby, but with huge potential, this has a captivating plum aroma laced with mint and floral notes, plus a background of new oak. It has more focus and structure than many Heathcote shirazes: deep, taut and serious."  Huon Hooke, Sydney Morning Herald, May 2nd, 2006.