Tyrrell’s planted their Heathcote vineyard in 1994 on the ancient russet red Cambrian soil at the foot of Mt Camel along the southern end of the Colbinabbin Range. This narrow strip with its unique topography, gives the wine its rich, yet refined flavours that typify Heathcote wines, especially Shiraz. The climate is warm, dry and reliable from year to year. Vines are relatively low yielding, producing grapes which are commended for their ability to fully ripen, yet still retain excellent levels of natural acidity and tranquil, fine grained tannins.

Heathcote is one of Australia’s most exciting red wine regions. Spotting this potential some years ago, Bruce Tyrrell recognized the significance of the region for Shiraz very early on, placing a priority on locating and developing the best possible site for inclusion into the estate's portfolio. Tyrrell secured over eighty acres of prime land which today produces wines with an extreme weight of fruit. Shiraz is harvested and brought to the Glenbawn winery in New South Wales for vinification. Following fermentation, the wine is transported to the Pokolbin headquarters for maturation. Rufus Stone is aged in predominately new French oak barriques for a period of eighteen months. Approx 14.0%

Medium red with soft, vibrant purple hues. The nose heralds the terroir, proclaiming the white pepper and spice aromas so characteristic of Heathcote. The palate shows great length of fruit with a great acid structure and minimal oak intervention. A very well balanced wine, the intense berry fruit flavours and mouthfilling nature makes it a fine accompaniment to lamb, beef and game.

A big, powerful and brooding red that was matured for 18 months in a combination of new and used American oak. Rich, ripe flavours of berry and plum fruit, integrated spice, chocolate characters good balance, fine, supple tannins. Illawarra Mercury - Kerry Skinner