Technical Analysis
Heathcote Shiraz is part of Trentham Estate's carefully-selected Family Reserve Range that aims to epitomise the best the region has to offer.
Tasting note
Rich and balanced showing lifted fruit aromas of plum, dark cherry and chocolate. A long, persistent palate well balanced with fruit sweetness and fine mocha oak.
Vintage conditions
The 2024 Heathcote vintage was exceptionally good with ideal conditions and a light crop. Harvested in late February the grapes were well coloured and of an ideal ripeness.
Vinification details
The ferment extended over 7 days before pressing the skins and allowing the wine to clarify. After 12 months in French and American oak the wine was re-vatted and estate bottled
AWARDS
International Wine Challenge: Silver
Decanter World Wine Awards: Silver
Technical Analysis
Heathcote Shiraz is part of Trentham Estate's carefully-selected Family Reserve Range that aims to epitomise the best the region has to offer.
Tasting note
Rich and balanced showing lifted fruit aromas of plum, dark cherry and chocolate. A long, persistent palate well balanced with fruit sweetness and fine mocha oak.
Vintage conditions
The 2023 Heathcote vintage was quite cool and wet but did produce some exceptional fruit for this well positioned single vineyard.
Vinification details
The fruit was harvested in late March, showing great colour and ripeness. The juice was fermented on skins for 6 days, before pressing and aging in French and American oak barrels. After 16 months the wine was re-vatted and bottled at the winery.
AWARDS
International Wine Challenge: Silver
Decanter World Wine Awards: Gold; Best in Show
Halliday: 92 pts
Technical Analysis
Heathcote Shiraz is part of Trentham Estate's carefully-selected Family Reserve Range that aims to epitomise the best the region has to offer.
Tasting note
Rich and balanced showing lifted fruit aromas of plum, dark cherry and chocolate. A long, persistent palate well balanced with fruit sweetness and fine mocha oak.
Vintage conditions
The 2022 vintage for Heathcote was near perfect with a cold winter in 2021 followed by a wet spring and a mild, dry vintage period.
Vinification details
The grapes were harvested in the cool of the evening on March 9th and transported to our winery for early morning crushing. The juice was fermented on skins, pressed and then transferred to French and American puncheons. After 14 months the wine was re-vatted and bottled at the winery.
AWARDS
International Wine Challenge: Silver
International Wine & Spirit Competition: Silver
Decanter World Wine Awards: Silver
Halliday: 92 pts
Technical Analysis
Heathcote Shiraz is part of Trentham Estate's carefully-selected Family Reserve Range that aims to epitomise the best the region has to offer.
Tasting note
Rich and balanced showing lifted fruit aromas of plum, dark cherry and chocolate. A long, persistent palate well balanced with fruit sweetness and fine mocha oak.
Vintage conditions
The 2020 harvest in Heathcote was a depiction of perfection with a long cool spring, and decent rain provided great health through the vineyard. The crops were light but super intense with the summer months hot and very dry, producing outstanding quality of fruit.
Vinification details
The fruit was selectively harvested on March 2nd, crushed to a small closed fermenter and pumped over daily. The wine was then pressed and matured in 40% new and 60% older French oak barriques for 18 months prior to bottling.
AWARDS
Halliday: 92 pts
Technical Analysis
Heathcote Shiraz is part of Trentham Estate's carefully-selected Family Reserve Range that aims to epitomise the best the region has to offer.
Tasting note
Rich and balanced showing lifted fruit aromas of plum, dark cherry and chocolate. A long, persistent palate well balanced with fruit sweetness and fine mocha oak.
Vintage conditions
The 2018 harvest in Heathcote was a depiction of perfection with a long cool spring, and decent rain provided great health through the vineyard. The crops were light but super intense with the summer months hot and very dry, producing outstanding quality of fruit.
Vinification details
The fruit was selectively harvested on 26th February, crushed to a small closed fermenter and pumped over daily with a cool, long fermentation using a Syrah yeast strain. Extended time on skins allowed the tannins to soften and balance with the primary fruit, about 3 weeks in total. The wine was then pressed and matured in 40% new and 60% older French oak barriques for 18 months prior to bottling
