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 1983 and now specialises
in the release of the 2005 vintage of the Mail Coach shiraz heralding the winery's 10th vintage. Shiraz is the
cornerstone
of Heathcote Winery's premium wine production, and only late last
year the '2003
Mail Coach Shiraz' was awarded Top Gold Medal in
its class at the Royal Adelaide Wine Show
against 240 other wines.
Visitors to cellar door enjoy free wine tasting's and a range of
locally produced foods, or may
simply stroll through our Art Gallery
featuring exhibitions by regional artists. Our courtyard offers
free BBQ facilities and is a great place to unwind with a glass
of wine or your favourite coffee.
Functions can be catered for in both the Art Gallery and courtyard.
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