Heathcote Winery

Uniquely positioned in the main street of Heathcote, Heathcote Winery holds a surprise for many of its visitors. The Cellar Door and adjacent Art Gallery are situated in the main street of Heathcote, in a restored miners produce store built by Thomas Craven in 1854 to cater for the huge influx of gold miners seeking their fortune. Few would then expect to find a fully functioning winery directly behind the Cellar Door!!

The winery produced its first vintage in 1981 and now specialises in the production of Shiraz and Viognier reflective of the Heathcote Region but distinctly Heathcote Winery. Shiraz is the cornerstone of Heathcote Winery's premium wine production, including the highly acclaimed Mail Coach Shiraz and flagship Curagee Shiraz.

Visitors to cellar door enjoy free wine tasting and a range of local produced foods, or may simply stroll through our Art Gallery featuring exhibitions by regional artists.

Cravens Cafe provides lunch from Friday to Sunday featuring a menu to suit the season and our wines. Our courtyard is a great place to lunch or simply unwind with a glass of wine or your favourite coffee.

30th Anniversary

2011 is the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the Heathcote Winery and we are celebrating this milestone with a variety of activities including the upcoming Members 30th Anniversary lunch on 6 November. This will be an opportunity to take a look back at some of our earlier vintages as well as sample the first ever release of “The Wilkins” Shiraz, representing the “best of the best” Heathcote fruit set aside from the Curagee Block from our Newlans Lane vineyard.

Wine and Food Festival
If you are visiting the Heathcote Wine and Food Festival on 8 or 9 October, you will see us at the Festival but don't forget our Cellar Door will remain open serving light lunch both days giving you a chance to “chill out” and perhaps even partake in a cleansing beer.