Buckshot Vineyard Heathcote Shiraz 2023

THE VINEYARD: planted in 1998, this 4-acre patch is located on the cooler east facing slope of the Mt Camel range, at an elevation of 250m. Formed from 500-million-year-old Cambrian rocks, the ancient soil consists of “jasper”, green stone, granite and “BUCKSHOT” ironstone pebbles that have formed over many centuries, a true sign of how ancient these soils are.

Heathcote’s continental climate provides warm days and cool nights, promoting long and slow ripened fruit with excellent flavour, a nice balance of acid and tannin, and a lovely silky texture.

Viticulture focuses on soil health and minimal intervention.

VINTAGE 2023: La Niña brought a cold and wet spring which threatened to continue into summer but thankfully, the weather turned in January with beautiful warm days and cool nights - perfect for flavour development and refreshing acidity.

WINEMAKING: Shiraz grapes were harvested by hand followed by single berry selection in order to express the purity of our Shiraz. A gentle cold soak was followed by fermentation in open pots before aging in 100% French oak.

DRINK WITH: suited to slow cooked fare, maybe beautifully slow cooked lamb shoulder. Enjoy with family and friends, now or over the next 15 years.

Halliday Wine Companion Review -
“Instantly recognisable as Heathcote-based in its intense purples with blueberry and dark fruits, chocolate, earth, touch of mint and lovely lifted spice.” Jeni Port - Halliday Wine Companion - March 2025.

ANZ Boutique Wine show - Sydney 2024 - 95 points
“Juicy, spice and all things nice. Fruit is in a good place - lots of tension and energy, fresh and consistent”

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