OUR WINES
WELCOME TO MACKERETH HOUSE HISTORICAL VINEYARD
Mackereth House has its roots in one of Victoria’s oldest vineyards. Established in 1864 as Hedon Farm by Edwin Horatio Mackereth, the first vines were planted in 1887, beginning a family tradition that would last for generations. Learn More
Featured Bottles
Vintage
2010 proved an exceptional vintage. Generous winter and spring rains replenished the soils, followed by fine conditions through flowering and an even fruit set. A mild summer and cooler-than-average temperatures allowed the fruit to ripen slowly and naturally, building remarkable flavour while retaining freshness and balance.
Winemaking
Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay were harvested in the cool of the early morning, then gently crushed and chilled before pressing. Extended skin contact encouraged greater aromatic intensity, while careful maturation — including time in French oak and on lees — brought texture, depth and complexity. The final blend was assembled with a focus on balance and bottled on the estate with minimal intervention to preserve its freshness and character.
Tasting Notes
Bright gold in the glass. Ripe pineapple and tropical fruit lead into playful notes of banana confection, softened by a subtle touch of French oak. Time on lees gives the palate beautiful texture and weight, balanced by a clean, bright finish. Generous and expressive now, with the structure to continue evolving gracefully in bottle.
Vintage notes
An exceptional vintage. The year 2010 had the perfect spring rainfall, followed by a mild summer. This has allowed the grapes to ripen slowly and develop concentrated flavour.
Winemaking
The Shiraz is fermented on skins, traditionally in open-top fermenters, allowing the wine to draw its deep colour, spice and tannin directly from the fruit. Careful cap management during fermentation builds structure without over-extraction, before the wine is pressed and undergoes malolactic fermentation to soften its natural acidity. It is then matured in a combination of French and American oak, adding savoury spice and complexity while allowing the fruit to remain at the centre of the wine.
Tasting notes
The 2010 Horatio Shiraz is a refined, cool-climate expression, layered with red berries, blood plum and cracked white pepper. Dark spice and finely integrated toasted oak add depth, while supple tannins carry a generous, seamless palate into a long, savoury cedar finish.
Technical details
Shiraz Picked at 12.5 – 13.5 Baumé
Alcohol 13.0 %
pH 3.60
Titratable acid: 6.15 g/l
Cellaring: Now to 10 years.
Serving temp: Room temperature 16° - 18° Celsius