COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz
PRODUCER
Heartland Wines
REGION
South Australia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - Low
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Heartland One 2018 is a red wine from Heartland Wines, located in Langhorne Creek, South Australia. This proprietary blend for the 2018 vintage is composed of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Shiraz. The producer, Heartland Wines, was established in the late 1990s with a focus on crafting wines that reflect Australia's unique identity. Langhorne Creek is recognized for its suitability for grape growing, especially Cabernet Sauvignon, due to its cool maritime climate and diurnal temperature variations. The region is also home to some of the oldest Cabernet Sauvignon vines in the world. The 2018 vintage in Australia generally benefited from favorable growing conditions, contributing to the wine's character.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Features some of the oldest Cabernet Sauvignon vines globally.
Fact 02
Heartland Wines utilizes goats for natural weed control.
Fact 03
The 2018 vintage was a contender for a major Australian wine award.
Fact 04
Winemaker Ben Glaetzer is celebrated for his subtle, balanced red wines.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Heartland One 2018 is produced using a proprietary blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. The winemaking process at Heartland Wines emphasizes a minimum-intervention approach with gentle handling of the grapes. Fermentations are typically long and cool, a technique aimed at ensuring freshness and elegance. The wine is considered age-worthy, suggesting a period of maturation in barrel and bottle to develop its full potential. Heartland Wines also incorporates sustainable viticulture practices, including organic methods and the use of goats for weed control.
