2024 · Shiraz

Blackjack Wines is a family-owned and operated estate in Harcourt, in Victoria’s Bendigo region, run by the McKenzie and Pollock families. Its vineyard includes plantings dating from 1988/89 and 1998, with a focus on Shiraz and Cabernet. The winery crafts estate-grown, handcrafted wines in small batches, guided by traditional winemaking practices and an aim to express the vineyard and vintage. Best known for full-bodied reds, particularly Shiraz and Cabernet blends, its range also includes crisp, vibrant Rosé. The founders personally host tastings at the cellar door, sharing stories of the wines and the estate.