N[0]="Barnadown Run Winery";
E[0]="sales@barnadownrun.com.au";
A[0]="390 Toolleen-Cornella Road, Toolleen 3551";
W[0]="http://www.barnadownrun.com.au";
T[0]="+61 (0) 3 5433 6376";
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D1[0]=" Named after the original pastoral lease, which encompassed the property, Barnadown Run is situated in a rural setting, on the side of a hill on Australian's oldest soil twenty kilometres north of Heathcote, Victoria, Australia. Th";
D2[0]="e rich red earth of Cambrian Clay Loam (Terra Rossa) runs on a narrow ridge, which incorporates Mount Camel and Mount Pleasant. The climate is idyllic for grapes and has similar sunlight hours to Bordeaux and coupled with the wond";
D3[0]="erfully rich soil and low rainfall, the wines produced are full of rich fruits and berry characters. Owner Andrew Millis carries out both the viticulture and winemaking at the 5-hectare vineyard. Varieties planted: Shiraz, Caberne";
D4[0]="t Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec. Open: 7 days 10am-5pm - It is always best to ring first.";
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V1[0]="   Cabernets,  Chardonnay,  Merlot,  Shiraz,";
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L1[0]=" Sparkling, Henry Bennett's Voluptuary,";
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N[1]="Downing Estate";
E[1]="admin@downingestate.com.au";
A[1]="19 Drummonds Lane, Heathcote Vic 3523";
W[1]="www.downingestate.com.au";
T[1]="+61 (0) 3 5433 3387";
F[1]="+61 (0) 3 5433 3389";
D1[1]=" The convergence of climate, soil and landscape gives rise to a regional Heathcote 'terroir' that creates notable fruit driven wines of outstanding quality, depth and character. Reminiscent of France's Rhone Valley, the Heathcote r";
D2[1]="egion shares not only a similar microclimate, but also some of its wine attributes. The Heathcote region has developed an enviable reputation for its quality Shiraz, which develops more acid, flavour and complexity from the cool c";
D3[1]="limate, and slower ripening grapes.  It was the terroir and the proven pedigree of the Heathcote region's wines that attracted Joy and Bob Downing to the area. In 1994, 60 acres of undulating land was acquired on which to establis";
D4[1]="h and build Downing Estate. The vineyard is planted with 75% Shiraz, 20% Cabernet and 5% Merlot and operates on a philosophy of low-yield, high quality fruit driven wines. The vines run north/south on vertical shoot positioning tr";
D5[1]="ellis, allowing the new canes to be lifted to gain maximum exposure to the sun. Downing Estate Vineyard produces one hundred percent estate grown Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and a limited offering of Merlot. The soil's open structu";
D6[1]="re aids drainage and has the capacity to store moisture over prolonged periods of dryness. The resulting effect is deeper root penetration, essential for hardy drought resistant vines.     ";
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V1[1]="   Cabernet Sauvignon,  Merlot,  Shiraz,";
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N[2]="Flynnıs Wines";
E[2]="flynnswines@netcon.net.au";
A[2]="Lot 5 Lewis Road, Heathcote, Victoria, Australia,3523.";
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T[2]="+61 (0) 3 5433 6297";
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D1[2]=" Greg and Natala Flynn established Flynnıs Wines to produce premium and individual Heathcote wines. Specialising in reds, they produce full bodied Shiraz, Cabernet Merlot, Sangiovese and Verdelho from low yielding vines.  'We spent";
D2[2]=" a year and a half and looked at 45 potential vineyard sites before deciding on our vineyard position.'- Greg and Natala Flynn, The site had an easterly facing aspect to catch the first morning sun ideal for ripening grapes and re";
D3[2]="ducing frost risk. A gentle slope on the site ensures some air movement that reduces the incidence of damaging frosts. The property is situated on the red cambrian soil vein that runs north from Heathcote along the western side of";
D4[2]=" the northern Highway which are highly prized. The site only averages 580mm of rain annually so the clay subsoils were ideal for retaining some of the precious little rainfall. Varieties planted are Shiraz, Cabernet, Merlot, Verde";
D5[2]="lho and Sangiovese. Cellar Door: Weekends & Public Holidays 11-5pm and other times by appointment.";
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V1[2]="   Cabernet Blend,  Merlot,  Sangiovese,  Shiraz,  Verdello,";
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N[3]="Huntleigh Vineyards";
E[3]="";
A[3]="Crn. Northern Highway & 38 Tunnecliffes Lane, Heathcote, Vic 3523";
W[3]="";
T[3]="+61 (0) 3 5433 2795";
F[3]="+61 (0) 3 5433 2795";
D1[3]=" Established 1975 by Leigh Hunt, in the heart of the Heathcote GI, on fertile red soils, mainly relying on natural rainfall. Wines produced are full bodied and complex, a Cabernet Savignon blend with Cabernet Franc and Merlot, a Sh";
D2[3]="iraz, small quantities of Traminer and Riesling. All wines are made and bottled on the premises. Cellar Door Sales: 10am - 5:30 pm weekends, most public holidays and weekdays. Leigh and Joanne Hunt of Huntleigh Vineyards produce w";
D3[3]="ines which are assured and complex. As a result they have attracted a very loyal following of cellar door and mail order customers.   This family owned and and operated vineyard situated north of Heathcote at Tunnecliff's Lane (ju";
D4[3]="st off the Northern Highway) was established in 1975 with the first small vintage in 1979. Today there are 5.5 hectares under vine, including Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc & Riesling. In December 1989 the vineyard was";
D5[3]=" ravaged by fire! Recovery has been slow, however Huntleigh are now back to normal production. Leigh Hunt makes all the wines on premises  ";
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V1[3]="   Cabernet Sauvignon,  Shiraz,  Traminer Reisling,  Traminer,";
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N[4]="Jasper Hill";
E[4]="";
A[4]="Drummonds Lane (Off Northern Hwy), Heathcote, Vic 3523";
W[4]="http://www.jasperhill.com/";
T[4]="+61 (0) 3 5433 2528";
F[4]="+61 (0) 3  5433 3143";
D1[4]=" The vineyards are elevated at around 320 metres on the slopes of the Great Dividing Range on Cambrian derived soils of friable red-brown gravelly loams that run in a thin north-south non-continuous strip between two parallel fault";
D2[4]=" lines. In 1987 Jasper Hill experienced a devastating bushfire - its Georgia's Paddock vineyard was severely burnt. The vineyard has since been re-developed. Georgia's Paddock's red label commemorates this event. Jasper Hill pract";
D3[4]="ises a low-input philosophy. The vineyards are all unirrigated and totally organic. A laissez faire winemaking approach is central to each wine style. Production is small with the small brick winery producing only about 3000 cases";
D4[4]=" a year. Jasper Hill is a very strong market performer. The consistency of style across vintage illustrates the superiority of this vineyard site and attention to detail. These are extremely beautiful wines. The red wines of Jaspe";
D5[4]="r Hill are highly regarded and much sought after, invariably selling out at the cellar door and through mailing list within a short time of release. Georgia's Paddock is by far the larger of the two vineyard blocks, with 9.5 hecta";
D6[4]="res of shiraz and 3 hectares of riesling (the latter of course going to make the varietal wine of that name). The vines are unirrigated, and are normally low-yielding, but yields were reduced even further in 1996 as a result of dr";
D7[4]="ought followed by the first frost in 22 years, which destroyed the bottom third of the paddock in December 1995.";
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V1[4]="   Cabernet franc,  Shiraz,";
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L1[4]=" Emily`s Paddock,  Georgia`s Paddock,";
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N[5]="Lady's Creek Vineyard";
E[5]="munari@netcon.net.au";
A[5]="Cnr Schoolhouse Lane & Northern Highway, Heathcote  Vic  3523";
W[5]="";
T[5]="+61 (0) 3 5433 3366";
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D1[5]=" See Munari: Created according to the philosophy that great wines are made in the vineyard, Munari wines are created from low yields, minimal irrigation and sound environmental practices. Thus enabling the intensity of the fruit to";


D2[5]=" drive the wine style. Adrian and Deborah Munari established Munari Wines at Ladys Creek Vineyard in 1993. Situated in the foothills of the Mt Ida Range, this former sheep station is gradually being converted into a premium wine p";
D3[5]="roducing property. Now 57 acres, the property contains beautiful strands of indigenous and exotic trees. The homestead, shearing shed, stables and grain shed have been incorporated and adapted to the life of a vineyard and winery ";
D4[5]="and are ever-present reminders of the long and distinctive history that this property holds. The deep, red soil of the Cambrian greenstone foundation, combined with the temperate climatic conditions produces an enviable 'terroir' ";
D5[5]="not unlike the Rhone Valley whose grape varieties the Heathcote region has embraced. Adrian Munari has harnessed the traditional winemaking practices with the innovation of the new world to produce complex fruit driven wines that ";
D6[5]="have concentration, elegance, definition, and personality. Hand crafted wines that are approachable when young, with a supporting structure and complexity to ensure longevity.";
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N[6]="Mount Ida";
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A[6]="Northern Highway, Heathcote 3253";
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T[6]="+61 (0) 3 5482 1911";
F[6]="+61 (0) 3 5482 2516";
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N[7]="Munari Wines";
E[7]="munari@netcon.net.au";
A[7]="RSD 5255, Heathcote, VIC 3523    Phone: 03 54";
W[7]="http://www.munariwines.com/home.htm";
T[7]="+61 (0) 3 5433 3366";
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D1[7]=" Created according to the philosophy that great wines are made in the vineyard, Munari wines are created from low yields, minimal irrigation and sound environmental practices. Thus enabling the intensity of the fruit to drive the w";
D2[7]="ine style. Adrian and Deborah Munari established Munari Wines at Ladys Creek Vineyard in 1993. Situated in the foothills of the Mt Ida Range, this former sheep station is gradually being converted into a premium wine producing pro";
D3[7]="perty. Now 57 acres, the property contains beautiful strands of indigenous and exotic trees. The homestead, shearing shed, stables and grain shed have been incorporated and adapted to the life of a vineyard and winery and are ever";
D4[7]="-present reminders of the long and distinctive history that this property holds. The deep, red soil of the Cambrian greenstone foundation, combined with the temperate climatic conditions produces an enviable 'terroir' not unlike t";
D5[7]="he Rhone Valley whose grape varieties the Heathcote region has embraced. Adrian Munari has harnessed the traditional winemaking practices with the innovation of the new world to produce complex fruit driven wines that have concent";
D6[7]="ration, elegance, definition, and personality. Hand crafted wines that are approachable when young, with a supporting structure and complexity to ensure longevity.";
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V1[7]="   Cabernet Sauvignon,  Chardonnay,  Malbec,  Merlot,  Shiraz,  Viognier,";
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N[8]="Paul Osicka Wines";
E[8]="osvin@mcmedia.com.au";
A[8]="Majors Creek Vineyard, Graytown, VIC 3608";
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T[8]="+61 (0) 3 5794 9235";
F[8]="+61 (0) 3 5794 9288";
D1[8]=" Established in 1955 at Graytown, the winery is renowned for its excellent red wines. Numerous awards have been won at wine shows around Australia, including the Best Vintage Port trophy at Rutherglen for three consecutive years. O";
D2[8]="ne of the longest established wine producers in the Heathcote region with 45 year old, non-irrigated, Shiraz vines grown on sandy soil over red ironstone gravels. The low yield vineyard is managed according to organic principles, ";
D3[8]="without the use of herbicides or insecticides and is hand pruned to balance the yield to achieve optimum fruit quality. The wine making process is a careful balance of tradition and science, where quality new oak barrels play an i";
D4[8]="mportant role in adding complexity and finesse to the small intensely flavoured fruit. The wines are big, rich and complex with excellent cellaring potential. Rather off the beaten track and certainly worth a visit. This winery is";
D5[8]=" well away from any others in the district and hence has a taste and style all its own. The vineyard has a slightly cooler climate than the Goulburn Valley and more towards the Heathcote style of big peppery reds. In other words t";
D6[8]="here's nothing else quite like it. Cellar Door Sales: Mon. to Sat. 10 am to 5 pm. Sun. Noon to 5 pm.";
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V1[8]="   Shiraz,";
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N[9]="Sanguine Estate Wines";
E[9]="jodi@sanguine-estate.com.au";
A[9]="77 Shurans Lane, Heathcote VIC  3523";
W[9]="http://www.sanguine-estate.com.au";
T[9]="+61 (0) 3 9646 6661";
F[9]="+61 (0) 3 9646 1746";
D1[9]=" Sanguine Estate vineyard and winery established in 1997 is located approximately 5km along the Northern Highway from the turn off to Echuca (North of Heathcote). 'From the moment we laid eyes on the land, we knew we'd discovered s";
D2[9]="omething special.' That something special was rich undulating fields in the shadows of Mt Ida, Heathcote, Central Victoria. Tony and Linda Hunter's vision was to create a family-run boutique vineyard where quality, passion and ene";
D3[9]="rgy were reflected in the wine. Embraced by children Mark and Jodi and their respective partners Melissa and Brett, Sanguine Estate has expanded from 16 acres to 55 acres in just five years. Established in 1997, Sanguine Estate ha";
D4[9]="s quickly forged a reputation for its intensely fruit driven and wonderfully complex Shiraz. The inaugural 2000 vintage, described as a 'fruit bomb' by one reviewer, was universally embraced by lovers of fine wine, selling out in ";
D5[9]="less than one week.  The subsequent vintages have been received with even greater acclaim. The unique Heathcote climate and soil, and a viticultural philosophy of hand nurturing low yielding vines, combines to create Shiraz of the";
D6[9]=" finest quality and complexity. Cellar door is by appointment only and while stocks last.";
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V1[9]="   Chardonnay,  Shiraz,  Viognier,";
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N[10]="Zuber Estate";
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A[10]="Northern Highway, Boomerang Place, Heathcote, Vic 3523";
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T[10]="+61 (0) 3 5433 2142";
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D1[10]=" One kilometre north along the highway is Zuber Estate, established in 1971. It produces Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot noir and Chardonnay and is open daily from 10.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.";
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