The region, like so many in Victoria was primarily used for sheep grazing in its earliest white history, followed by gold mining and then in the twentieth century, wine production.
Heathcote sits on the north side of the Great Dividing Range at elevations between 160m and 320m. The soil, known as Cambrian is red and deep with good water holding capacity.
Rainfall is evenly distributed between the seasons and the temperature range is defined as temperate, with cooling winds originating in the south.
The Heathcote region is a premium shiraz producing area, home to some big brands in Australian Shiraz. Wild Duck Creek Estate is home of the famed and expensive Duck Muck. Jasper Hill Vineyard uses organic growing techniques to produce premium fruit for it's wines and Red Edge is a fine producer of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon.
The local tourism industry caters well to the wine traveller, with a range of accommodation and eateries in the main town of Heathcote and surrounds.
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