Heathcote winery's

[Teddy]

Hi all, thinking of going across to Heahcote on weekend any rec's for celler doors or must see's. Also somewhere good to go for lunch.
I think theres quite a few winery's without celler doors but can still make an appointment.
I would like to visit jasper hill, flynns, and Shelmerdine but thats all thats on the list at moment.
Any suggestions appreciated.
Thanks
Trev

[mf]

Haven't been there for ages but other ones I went to were Mcivor Estate (near shelmerdine), Munari and Downing Estate. All pretty good. Went to Flynns as well - they seemed to be one of very few places that had a restaurant (it looked quite nice but we didn't end up eating there) - I think Shelmerdine had a restaurant as well.

Don't think Jasper Hill have a cellar door - you might need to ring them.

Other things I can think of:

- There is a good wine store that was on the main road (I think High Street) that I remembered had quite a good tasting when I was there on a weekend.
- I think Heathcote Estate now has a cellar door which was not there when I went (think on main road) - that would be one I would want to visit if up there
- Heatchote Winery is also on the main road (they weren't bad)
- If I was coming from Melbourne (in case you are) I would take the drive via Lancefield and go to Curly Flat (would double check they are open) - very good winery and they may happen to randomly show you some of the winery

[Rossco]

Not sure if they have a cellar door, but I have been loving

Vinea Marson Syrah (05 was a standout - Mario is an ex Mt Mary winemaker)

http://www.vineamarson.com/

Domaines Tatiarra

http://www.tatiarra.com/

Their Cambrian Shiraz from 04 & 05 were simply stunning.

I have only had one bottle of their Springflat Shiraz, but Wild Duck Creek seems to be very popular

http://www.wildduckcreekestate.com.au/



Failing all of those, here some others

http://www.heathcote.org.au/things-to-d ... doors/wine