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Harcourt Valley Vineyard produces some of the biggest and highly flavored wines you are likely to find. The Mature grape vines (planted 1976) provide the basis for our superb handcrafted wines. Taste our wines in a unique granite cellar which provides a near constant temperature all year, giving us ideal wine storage conditions as well as a comfortable place to sample our wines. We provide a truly excellent atmosphere for that special occasion, BBQ or picnic. The grounds are well landscaped - set among the vines, with river gums providing a picturesque backdrop and sculptures dotted about the site. The forecourt beside the granite cellar has charm and can easily cater for small to large groups.
First established in 1975 by Ray & Barbara Broughton. Site of an old apple orchard which was replaced by vines - Shiraz, Cabernet, Riesling and Chardonnay. After many years of hard labour, devotion and deprivation, the 'Broughtons' handed over to John & Barbara Livingstone. Barbara being a city lass was going to give it 6 months - that was 1989, and the rest is history. Barbara's Shiraz was created by Barbara Broughton, with the "new" Barbara it was able to live on and still remains the flagship of the vineyard. Since taking the reigns the Livingstones planted a further five acres with the aid of sons, Kye and Quinn.
Quality is our prime objective - quantity can be a bonus. We tend to crop only 2-3 tons per acre. All fruit grown is nurtured under the careful eye of Barbara. Top quality grape has resulted in top quality wines of class and character. Only estate fruit is used, hand picked and wine hand crafted!
3339 Calder Highway, Harcourt VIC 3453 Phone: (03) 5474 2223 Fax: (03) 5474 2293
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An ever popular wine - especially in summertime! The Harcourt Riesling fruit is estate grown and hand picked. The wine displays the advantage of Harcourt's cool climate location. The 2004 Riesling has hints of lime and citrus on the palate. It's approachable now but will develop into a very elegant wine under good cellaring conditions. Cellaring: now - 8 years
This is a limited release wine as only a small quantity of chardonnay is picked each year. The wine is partially barrel fermented in new American Oak barriques, and left on lees for 7 months. This wine is rich and creamy with natural crisp acidity. Citrus flavours of grapefruit and limes dominate the palate. All Harcourt Valley grapes are estate grown and handpicked. This wine can be enjoyed now or cellared with confidence in sound conditions for up to 6 years. Cellaring: now - 6 years
Harcourt Valley's old cabernet vines have their roots deep in granite sand. Planted in 1976 at over 300 metres, the vineyard has a reputation for intense red wines of substance. All Harcourt valley grapes are estate grown and handpicked. The wine is fermented in small open vats, and hand plunged, then oak matured for up to 2 years. All these factors have come together to show why we produce a wine of substance, structure, elegance and longevity. Flavours of mulberry, mint and eucalypt dominate the palate. This wine can be enjoyed now or cellared with confidence in sound conditions for up to 10 years. Cellaring: now - 10 years
The flagship of the vineyard, has always affectionately been known as the full bodied red with the big nose. The hand picked fruit has been fermented in small open vats, hand plunged, basket pressed and transferred to quality oak for 18 months maturation. This well balanced wine has hints of eucalypt and cherry on the nose. The palate exhibits flavours of toasty vanilla and rich plum. A lingering finish shows pepper and spice overtones. This wine can be enjoyed now or cellared for 3-5 years. Cellaring: 3-5 years
Affectionately known as the full bodied red with the big nose. Selected shiraz grapes are from Harcourt's oldest commercial plantings. The hand picked fruit has been fermented in small open vats, hand plunged, gently pressed and transferred to quality oak for two years maturation. This well balanced wine has hints of eucalypt and cherry on the nose. The palate exhibits flavours of toasty vanilla and rich plum. A lingering finish shows pepper and spice overtones. This complex multi-layered wine can be enjoyed now or cellared for 3-5 years. Cellaring: 3-5 years
The Pressings of a red wine fermentation are widely regarded to be the most robust and flavoursome. This is certainly the case with 2001 Barbara's Basket Pressed Shiraz. The wine matured in American oak barriques for 2 years. The resultant wine has great depth of flavour and vibrant colour. Flavours of cherry, plum and spice dominate the palate, while hints of chocolate excite the taste buds. Oak characters of vanilla and cigar box confirm length and structure. This is a complex multi-layered wine, which can be cellared with confidence in sound conditions for up to 6 years. Cellaring: Up to six years
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