Lot 1, 77 Shurans Lane Heathcote VIC 3523

Offered for sale for the first time since its establishment, She-Oak Hill Vineyard is a landmark of the Heathcote Wine Region. Planted in 1975 by pioneering grower Gordon Leckie Snr, it stands alongside Mt Ida, Huntleigh and Jasper Hill as one of the region’s original vineyards consisting of 5 acres of Shiraz.

Further plantings of 3 acres of Shiraz and 2 acres Chardonnay in 1996 cemented its reputation for premium, low-yield fruit, yielding 2 – 3 tonnes of fruit per acre. Dry-grown on the famed Cambrian soils, the vines have developed deep root systems that produce fruit of exceptional character and intensity.

This 39.75 acre site is located just five kilometers north of Heathcote on the western side of the Northern Highway, the vineyard enjoys a prime position on the celebrated Cambrian strip – known for its rich red clay loam, gentle undulation and ideal growing conditions.
She-Oak Hill wine is made by neighbouring Sanguine Estate’s award-winning winemaker Mark Hunter, whose traditional, hands-on approach reflects the vineyard’s own philosophy. The result is a boutique portfolio including approximately 500 cases of Shiraz and 120 cases of Chardonnay annually, with occasional limited releases of Rosé and Reserve Shiraz in outstanding vintages.

The property has a 6m x 12m shed divided into two sections, workshop and site office or weekend accommodation, there is also a solar power system, two rainwater tanks and two catchment dams. The vineyard is secured by a 6-foot Kangaroo proof fence and the property has two catchment dams. The sale also includes the opportunity to take over the long-established brand ‘She-Oak Hill’, intellectual property and website (www.sheoakhill.com.au).

This is an extraordinary opportunity to acquire a true piece of Heathcote wine history – a proven vineyard producing premium fruit in one of Australia’s most acclaimed wine regions.

“Old Vines – Outstanding Wine”