Attractions in Heathcote, Victoria.
The compulsion to make wine, when we started over a decade ago, just seemed right. Then, with our first vintage already bottled, we unearthed a forgotten ancestor. In the late 1800's Pietro D'Orsa had planted a vineyard in a neighbouring region after arriving from his birth country. This made sense of it all - it was in the blood, a Swiss/Italian family heritage coursing through our veins as we worked the blood red soil to make our deep c...
Our 7 day weather forecast for Heathcote updated throughout the day, making it ideal for planning leisure activities, travel and events. Read more about our weather forecasts.
On Friday 03rd May 2024 the sun will rise at 08:03 and will set at 18:34. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 19.5°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. There will be a gentle breeze in the air today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 18mph.
On Saturday 04th May 2024 the sun will rise at 08:04 and will set at 18:33. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 19.2°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be a very clam day today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 15mph.
On Sunday 05th May 2024 the sun will rise at 08:05 and will set at 18:32. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 20.4°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be quite a breezy day, with a maximum expected wind speed of 25mph.
On Monday 06th May 2024 the sun will rise at 08:06 and will set at 18:31. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 20.2°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be quite a breezy day, with a maximum expected wind speed of 26mph.
On Tuesday 07th May 2024 the sun will rise at 08:07 and will set at 18:30. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 19.8°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be a very clam day today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 10mph.
On Wednesday 08th May 2024 the sun will rise at 08:08 and will set at 18:29. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 19.4°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be a very clam day today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 9mph.
On Thursday 09th May 2024 the sun will rise at 08:09 and will set at 18:28. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 17.3°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. There will be a gentle breeze in the air today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 12mph.
Our weather forecast for Heathcote is updated throughout the day and has been found to be very reliable for planning activities such as days out, leisure, travel, events, fishing, golf and gardening.
For activities that rely on weather forecasts for safety or financial reasons, such as farming, flying, sailing and shipping, we have found our forecasts to be reliable, but we always recommend that you compare several weather forecast sources to ensure you are able to plan your activities safely.
77 Shurans Lane
Heathcote
Victoria
3523
+613 5433 3111
The compulsion to make wine, when we started over a decade ago, just seemed right. Then, with our first vintage already bottled, we unearthed a forgotten ancestor. In the late 1800's Pietro D'Orsa had planted a vineyard in a neighbouring region after arriving from his birth country. This made sense of it all - it was in the blood, a Swiss/Italian family heritage coursing through our veins as we worked the blood red soil to make our deep crimson wine. A sanguine event. Romantic eh! But true.
Our boutique vineyard and winery is a family enterprise intent on making balanced, sophisticated and complex wines inspired by our unique Heathcote terrior, a fault line of ancient Cambrian red rock pulverised over 510 million years into soil.
Be greeted by one of the Hunter family at our 5 star James Halliday rated winery and cellar door and enjoy tastings of our highly awarded wines within the winery itself or on the terrace overlooking our beautiful property.
Open weekends and public holidays from 10am to 5pm or order wines online.
News
In the 2014 April/May Edition of Gourmet Traveller Wine, Sanguine Estate was voted Best Small Cellar Door in Heathcote. Our 2012 Inception Shiraz was also awarded 96/100 by James Halliday and featured in his Top Cellaring Selections as part of the June 2014 Wine Companion Magazine. At the Worlds Greatest Syrah & Shiraz Challenge (run by Winestate Magazine) Sanguine Estate was positioned 7th and received one of only 12 gold medals (out of 582 shiraz wines tasted). Our Shiraz was also awarded the BEST Shiraz in the $20 to $25 category. Some of the wines ahead of Sanguines Shiraz were valued in excess of $400.
Awards
Congratulations to our winemaker Mark on achieving first and second place for Sanguine in the Victorian Shiraz Final (out of a total of 7 Victorian Shiraz) First Place: 2012 Sanguine Progeny Heathcote Shiraz Second Place: 2010 Sanguine Estate Heathcote Shiraz Sanguine Estate wins 3 trophies (of a possible 6 awarded) at the Inaugural Heathcote Wine Show 2013 (1) Best Winery in Heathcote winning the prestigious Heathcote Grand Terrior Trophy (2) Best Shiraz of the Show (3) Best Young Shiraz category 2012 D’Orsa = Gold Medal (95/100 points) due for release in August 2014 2012 Inception = Silver Medal (93/100 points) (formerly known as ‘Estate’ and currently available) 2012 Tempranillo = Silver Medal (93/100 points) (sold out) 2012 Cabernet Blend = Silver Medal (91/100 points) due for release in August 2014 2012 Kindred Shiraz = Silver Medal (90/100 points) due for release May 2014
Special events
2015 Sanguine Estate Music Festival -Friday 13th February - Sunday 15th February