Heathcote

Region Hierarchy
Climate(s) Moderate
Notes: Cooled by altitude
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Grape(s)
Color Grape Notes
Red Cabernet Sauvignon Grape Grape notes: High tannins due to thick skin. Buds late and needs a long growing season. Often blended with Merlot to gain softness. Usually destemmed and crushed.
Red Sangiovese (Chianti) Grape
Red Syrah / Shiraz Grape South Eastern Australia notes: Widely planted here.
Grape notes: Shiraz in Australia; all elsewhere Syrah. Small with thick, dark skins.
Red Tempranillo / Tinta Roriz Grape Grape notes: Sometimes blended with Garnacha. Traditionally, aged in new oak. Needs significant heat to fully ripen.
White Chardonnay Grape
Wines(s)
Type Wine Notes
Still Red Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Wine notes: Often able to age well.
Still Red Syrah (Shiraz) Wine Firmer structure and fresh fruit flavors
Wine notes: High tannins due to thick skin
Still White Chardonnay Wine



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