About the Heathcote Wine and Food Festival 2012
Where else can you taste Heathcote wines from over 40 producers, as well as regional foods and produce in one central location over one great weekend?
In Heathcote, Victoria’s Heartland, for the Heathcote wine region’s wine and food festival, held at Heathcote’s Showground (Chauncey St, Heathcote).
The Heathcote region is internationally renowned for its Shiraz – some of Australia’s best – and justifiably so. However there are now other wine varieties to discover in Heathcote – such as Cabenrnet Sauvignon, Grenache, Viognier, Marsanne, Sangiovese and Tempranillo.
From passionately maintained vineyards on the worlds most ancient soils come amazing world-class wines. Once a year, the artisan winemakers of Heathcote gather to show some of the most distinctive and iconic wines in the country.
Add tutored wine tastings, delicious regional foods, live music, activities for children and and this festival is not to be missed.
Entertainment
Listen to music, participate in wine seminars, watch chefs prepare local food. There will be many wines with interesting beautiful food – something for everyone! Visit the producers’ stalls and taste their wines for free.
Parking is within the grounds, the walk is short – convenient if taking home bottles or cases. Enjoy a day of gourmet foods, live music, petanque and other events.
Of course, the sheer bliss of tasting some of the most exciting wines in the world might be enough for some.
Please join us and discover why Heathcote is not just the shiraz capital, but the red wine capital of Australia!
Conditions of Entry
No BYO alcohol to be brought into the grounds. No animals permitted.
Location
Heathcote Wine & Food Festival
Heathcote Showgrounds
Chauncey St
Heathcote VIC 3523
Contact
- Phone: 03 5423 4225
- Fax: 03 5423 4225
- Email: henry@heathcotewinegrowers.com.au
