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Shadowfax grows Shiraz in five vineyards, each of which is bottled separately. These five vineyards are maintained by our dedicated crew of workers under the direction of winemaker, Matt Harrop.
Of particular importance are the very close relationships that the winery maintains with a select group of growers who provide fruit for the Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir.
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Heathcote
Heathcote is regarded as one of the finest areas in Australia for growing Shiraz. Shadowfax owns three small vineyards here, purchased in July 2000.
One Eye is the oldest vineyard in Heathcote,
planted in 1968. Alluvial loam sits atop
ancient pre Cambrian era rock. One Eye
produces full-bodied wines with texture,
flesh and fine, silky tannins. |
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Pink Cliffs was planted in 1971, and is situated on a small rise that was mined for gold in the mid 19th century. The vines are planted directly into the ancient metamorphic rock resulting in a wine that has great tannic presence and excellent cellaring potential. |
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Argyle is the most southerly and coolest of our Heathcote vineyards. Gravelly soils and moderating afternoon breezes produces a more elegant wine - often with a touch of pepper and spice, and very fine, savoury extract. |
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Werribee
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Seven hectares of Shiraz were planted in front of the winery in 1998. Deep red clay loam soils sit atop sandy outwash gravels. The vines are allowed to carry only a small crop load each season, resulting in a wine with excellent bright fruit characters and a long tannic finish.
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Landscape
The Landscape vineyard is at Tallarook, at the southern end of the Goulburn Valley in Central Victoria. Three hectares of Shiraz and one of Viognier were planted in the spring of 1999. The free draining granitic sands results in a wine with excellent colour, spicy aromatics and powerful flavours.
Partners
Shadowfax purchases Chardonnay from vineyards in Geelong, the Macedon Ranges, Beechworth and the Cardinia Ranges. Pinot Noir comes from small vineyards in Geelong and the Cardinia Ranges, while the Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Gris are grown at Charlstone, in the Adelaide Hills.
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