Red Edge Winery: A Commitment to Minimal Intervention

Located on a picturesque slope overlooking Heathcote, Red Edge Winery is about 100 kilometers north of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia. Winemaker Peter Dregde adheres to a minimal intervention philosophy, ensuring that every bottle reflects the true essence of the vineyard. All vines are hand-pruned, and grapes are meticulously hand-picked. The winemaking process is equally hands-on, utilizing techniques such as whole bunch maceration, wild yeast fermentation, hand plunging, and gravity racking, with no fining or filtration involved.

This careful approach guarantees that each wine produced at Red Edge showcases the unique characteristics of its terroir, resulting in exceptional quality.

Vines Thriving in Ancient Cambrian Soil

The vineyard is planted in 500-million-year-old Cambrian soil, one of the oldest types of surface soil on Earth, with its first vines planted in 1971. The region experiences a continental climate, featuring hot, dry summers and cool winters. The cool autumn nights play a crucial role in helping the grapes maintain their natural acidity, a vital aspect of traditional winemaking.

Handcrafted Wines from Estate-Grown Grapes

Initially starting with 2 hectares of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Edge has expanded to 14 hectares, now cultivating a variety of grapes including Tempranillo, Mourvèdre, Graciano, Touriga Nacional, Mencia, and Riesling. All wines are crafted exclusively from estate-grown fruit, encompassing red wines, sparkling wines, and fortified wines. These handcrafted selections from a single vineyard in a premium growing area possess unique qualities that meet international standards.

Experiences to book at Red Edge Winery

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Megan McKenry
April 12, 2023
Amazing family run winery with delicious wines and an educational tasting experience. Peter gave us an amazing tasting experience - as we visited during picking season we were able to see different stages of the wine making progress and even do a tasting of some wines that weren't yet bottled. We were a family group of 8 and everyone had a fantastic time. Highly recommended and will be back!
Ray
November 19, 2023
Amazing wine with an even better atmosphere. Really enjoyed the experience on the vineyard. Intriguing to see the entire process and become a bit more knowledgable thanks to the fantastic expertise of Peter. Great to see a family run vineyard, can’t wait to return!
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Location

Location 54 Golden Gully Road, Heathcote, Vic, 3523, Australia

Region

Heathcote, Victoria, Australia

Spoken Languages

Services

Reduced Mobility Access
Pets Allowed
Bus Parking

Wine types

Red Wine
White Wine
Rose Wine
Orange Wine
Sparkling Wine
Sweet Wine
Fortified Wine
Spirits

Grape varieties

Shiraz
Cabernet Sauvignon
Tempranillo
Mouvedre
Graciano
Touriga Nacional
Mencia
Reisling

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Arj Perera
Reviewed on June 8, 2024

The most amazing thing about family run businesses, especially in hospitality, is that it doesn’t matter how many things you buy. It just matters that you’ve come to visit and whatever you do purchase means you’re helping a family do what they love for longer. We come here every year for Heathcote on Show, it’s always our last stop of the day so the kids can have a run around and sap out that last bit of energy, and we can sit around the fire and take in the sunset over the winery with a drop of something fabulous to accompany the view. Every year we’re greeted like we’re part of the family and apart from the AMAZING port - careful, it’s dangerously amazing - that’s what keeps up coming back. Make sure you get down to Heathcote and Red Edge Wine, it’ll become one of your favourites too.

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Polina
Reviewed on February 4, 2024

Lovely experience visiting Red Edge, a small family owned winery. Peter was lovely to chat to and the wine was delicious. Would definitely recommend stopping by!

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Ray
Reviewed on November 19, 2023

Amazing wine with an even better atmosphere. Really enjoyed the experience on the vineyard. Intriguing to see the entire process and become a bit more knowledgable thanks to the fantastic expertise of Peter. Great to see a family run vineyard, can’t wait to return!

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Megan McKenry
Reviewed on April 12, 2023

Amazing family run winery with delicious wines and an educational tasting experience. Peter gave us an amazing tasting experience - as we visited during picking season we were able to see different stages of the wine making progress and even do a tasting of some wines that weren't yet bottled. We were a family group of 8 and everyone had a fantastic time. Highly recommended and will be back!

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Thomas Piseth Sin
Reviewed on March 28, 2023

One of the best winery that my partner and I went in Bendigo/ Heathcote region. Beautiful red wines from Shiraz to Cabernet Sauvignon. We love their Cab Sau so much that it is still very enjoyable for us even in a hot summer day. Stunning view from vineyard and feel very warm welcome in a way of family oriented.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Red Edge Winery

Where is Red Edge Winery located?

Red Edge Winery is located in Heathcote, Australia

What type of wines does Red Edge Winery produce?

Red Edge Winery produces Red Wine, White Wine, Rose Wine, Orange Wine, Sparkling Wine, Sweet Wine, Fortified Wine, Spirits.

What grape varieties do they plant at Red Edge Winery?

At Red Edge Winery, they cultivate Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo, Mouvedre, Graciano, Touriga Nacional, Mencia, Reisling.

What languages do they speak at the Red Edge Winery?

At Red Edge Winery they speak English.

Do they produce organic wines at Red Edge Winery?

No, Red Edge Winery is not an organic wine producer.