Our Vineyards

All Heartland wines are made with fruit from mature vineyards in the Limestone Coast and Langhorne Creek in South Australia.

Angas Vineyard - Langhorne Creek

Langhorne Creek was settled in the early 1850s and is one of Australia's oldest wine regions steeped in tradition and history. It is 70km South East of Adelaide on the Fleurieu Peninsula near Lake Alexandrina.

It is also famous for a climatic phenomenon called the 'Lake Doctor'. In the growing season every afternoon a cooling ocean breeze comes through the area across the lake reducing daytime temperatures.

The region also enjoys a unique global position, comprising of largely flat plains sheltered beyond the Mt Lofty Ranges. With low winter-dominant rainfall and moderate daytime temperatures Langhorne Creek is recognised as a cool climate viticultural area.

The region produces wine with richness and purity with fine tannins and opulent mouthfeel along with concentration of colour and flavour.

Wirrega Vineyard - Limestone Coast

The Limestone Coast is located about 300km South East of Adelaide and shares many of the characteristics of its famous neighbour, Coonawarra.

Over a million years ago this region was once an inland sea. After a series of ice ages the sea contracted, leaving a unique geological profile. The base of the area is limestone formed from the abundant ancient marine life.

In addition, layers of terra rossa soil have formed by decomposed limestone with high levels of oxidised iron.

The Antarctic-influenced waters, the cool climate, the mainly winter rainfall, a constant artesian basin water supply and short summers make this one of the most prestigious red wine areas in Australia.

In essence, specific climate conditions ensures that the fruit ripens very slowly, developing full fruit flavours to create vibrant, mouth filling wines of finesse and elegance.