2023 · Cabernet Sauvignon

Heritage Vale is a family-run estate that manages both its vineyards and winery under direct ownership. It farms two high-altitude sites: Cottonvale for white varieties and Ballandean for reds, including 60-year-old Shiraz vines. The operation brings together vineyard work and winemaking in-house, with recent notes highlighting vineyard manager Owen Littlejohns and winemaker Mac Forbes during harvest. The estate’s style appears rooted in site-specific fruit from elevated vineyards, with a particular nod to mature Shiraz plantings. No sustainability certifications or specific farming practices are mentioned in the available sources.