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Heathcote Reserve Shiraz 2000 - SOLD OUT

In wine producers’ parlance ‘Reserve’ typically means a quantity of wine set aside for special or additional treatment at the hands of the winemaking team. This extra time/effort/cost is, obviously enough, reserved for batches of wine of such quality that the investment of resources is justified.The first release under the Heathcote Shiraz Reserve black label is the 2000 vintage.

Our investment has been one of time - the wine has evolved and matured into an amazing wine, rich in fruit character, elegant in structure and style, beautifully balanced with all with fruit, oak and tannins all seamlessly integrated.

Heathcote, in Central Victoria has a well established reputation as a great place to grow Shiraz. The region features a deep strip of rare, red Cambrian soil with excellent moisture retention characteristics, which virtually eliminates the need for irrigation. It is this red soil that gives Heathcote Shiraz its distinctive character.

The combination of low rainfall, hot summers and the red Cambrian soil creates a challenging environment in which the Shiraz vines thrive, albeit producing low yields and small berries with intense flavours.

The 2000 Heathcote Shiraz was the fourth release from our vineyard on the slopes of Mt. Camel and it continues the high standards of its predecessors, claiming a Trophy and eight Gold Medals in international and Australian wine shows.

Heathcote Shiraz 2005

Heathcote Wine Region, in Central Victoria, has a rapidly growing reputation as a great place to grow Shiraz. The region features a deep strip of rare, ancient, red Cambrian soil with excellent moisture retention characteristic virtually eliminating the need for irrigation. It is this red soil that gives Heathcote Shiraz its distinctive character.

The 2003 won Four Gold Medals; at the 2006 Royal Melbourne Wine Show, the Korea International Wine Challenge, Top Gold at the 2006 Royal Hobert Show, and Top Gold at the Federation Square Heathcote Region Showcase.

Halliday's 2007 Wine Companion 5 Stars - 95 Points - "Glorious colour; big. rich, condensed fruit and ample tannins; floods the mouth with flavour.

Cambrian Rise Heathcote Shiraz 2005

Affectionately dubbed ‘Son of Heathcote’ by our winemaking team, Cambrian Rise is a fine example of Heathcote Shiraz. Our long involvement with the Heathcote region (since 1987) brings a thorough understanding of the way it behaves in differing vintage conditions, as well as the micro-climatic variations that naturally occur in this north-south aligned region.

Yin Barun Merlot Cabernet Franc 2004

Merlot and Cabernet Franc - familiar bedfellows in parts of Bordeaux for many decades. Soft, smooth plum-fruit characters so typically Merlot, are enhanced in the company of Cabernet Franc which gives the palate a lifted fragrance and an edge to the finish. 4 STARS - James Halliday 2008 Wine Companion

Rock Rosé 2007

A nicely balanced wine; combining fruit character, a hint of sweetness and a clean, dry finish. Undoubtedly a great Summer time drink and versatile when matching with food, particularly seafoods and salads.

Gralaine Merlot 2004

The 2004 Gralaine Merlot comes from the vineyard owned by Graeme and Elaine Carroll at Mount Duneed near Geelong. The wine comprises 100 per cent Merlot. Gralaine's fruit ripeness comes through not as 'jaminess', but as an opulent red, rich in varietal plum-like character and touched only subtly by oak since no completely new oak is used in the making.

Colbinabbin Estate Petit Verdot 2005

Colbinabbin Estate vineyard is located in the warmer, northern end of the Heathcote region. Petit Verdot is a grape variety that originated in Bordeaux in France, and is one of their classic varieties. In Bordeaux, Petit Verdot is used to add a velvet tannin structure to a wine. It is rarely seen by itself because it is often difficult to grow as it is a very late ripening variety. While this can be a problem elsewhere, the very consistent climate of Victoria’s Heathcote region rarely suffers bad frosts or disease and so there is minimal risk in delaying picking to attain full ripeness.

Kilfara Pinot Noir 2006

Kilfara Pinot Noir is made using traditional methods, and fruit from cool Victorian vineyards. This year, the grapes are from the Norris vineyard at Faraday in the Bendigo region, the Macedon Ranges and other small central Victorian vineyards. A medium bodied wine with intense varietal character and excellent palate structure. Tannins are soft and round but clearly evident.

The Black Label Reds Trio Six pack

Our Super Premium Reds offer excellent value for money. Superbly crafted by Winemaker John Ellis, these reds will impress! Prove it for yourself with this attractively priced 6 pack Save $42 on the rrp! The pack comprises 2 bottles each of -

2004 Yin Barun Merlot Cabernet Franc
2004 Gralaine Merlot
2005 Cambrian Rise Heathcote Shiraz

Rich Reef Shiraz 2005

The Hanging Rock Winery sources grapes from many parts of Victoria and southern New South Wales. Many of the vineyards are in areas that were the focus of the gold rush of the mid to late 19th century. ‘Rich Reef’ refers to the quartz reefs which were used to track gold deposits in mines.

Bendigo Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

The Bendigo region has established a reputation as the source of some of Victoria’s best red wines. A warm to hot and dry climate make it very suitable for most red grape varieties. This Cabernet Sauvignon is certainly evidence of that.

Rock Shiraz blend 2005

Rock Shiraz blend is a wine designed for today’s palate - full flavoured but a little lighter in weight than many Shiraz based blends.

It’s made with style, from approximately 60% Shiraz, blended with approximately 15% of Grenache, 14% Mourvèdre and 11% Pinot Noir.

Rock Merlot 2005

Rock Merlot has soft spicy aromas on the nose and the palate offers fleshy, ripe cherry/plum flavours with just a hint of sweet spice.

Reviews and Awards

'OUTSTANDING' Heathcote Shiraz - Winewise Magazine

'The Jim Jim' RS Fifty Riesling reviewed by John Fordham

Hanging Rock Jim Jim 2007 Pinot Gris

Hanging Rock 2007 Jim Jim RS Fifty Riesling

The Hanging Rock Winery Pty. Ltd. ABN 29 006 708 747
88 Jim Road Newham, Victoria 3442 Australia
Phone: 61 3 5427 0542, Fax: 61 3 5427 0310, Email: hrw@hangingrock.com.au
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