Heartland is the place between the vines that offers the best view of the gum trees. Heartland creates smooth wines from our vineyards in the cool climate growing region of Langhorne Creek. This is one of Australia’s most ideal climates for growing Cabernet Sauvignon and has the oldest recorded Cabernet vines in the world.

Tasting Notes:

A purple core opens up to a vibrant red rim.  Aromas are of ripe blackcurrant and subtle herbs.  The palate has savoury plum with cardamom and red pepper in the background.  The persistent finish is soft. 

Vinification:

The fruit was crushed into 8 tonne open fermenters and left on skins to cold macerate for three days prior to fermentation. Fermentation occurred at or under 23 C with our Rh ne isolate yeast. This helped to extract the skin tannin while maintaining aromatics. The wine underwent its malolactic transformation in oak, was then racked and returned to French and American oak for a 12-month maturation.

2022 Vintage:

Mid winter rainfall was above average and ceased quickly in September.  Cooling lake breezes helped maintain excellent natural acidity.  Extended periods of southerly air streams kept conditions cool, resulting in outstanding flavour and acidity.