Hill Shiraz
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2027
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
grilled lamb chops, beef stew, mature cheddar cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted by the pioneering Bellarine Peninsula estate Scotchmans Hill, 'The Hill' Shiraz represents an approachable, vibrant expression of classic Australian Shiraz. Established in 1982 by David and Vivienne Browne, Scotchmans Hill helped put the Geelong region on the global wine map. Under the long-standing guidance of chief winemaker Robin Brockett, 'The Hill' range was introduced to showcase a more immediate, fruit-forward style while maintaining the estate's signature dedication to balance and structure. Sourced from select vineyards to capture the generous, sun-drenched character of Australian Shiraz, this wine undergoes traditional fermentation and careful oak maturation. It weaves together the dark fruit intensity and black pepper spice characteristic of the variety, offering an approachable yet sophisticated glimpse into the winemaking pedigree of one of Victoria's most respected cool-climate estates.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1982 by David and Catherine Browne, Scotchmans Hill is a pioneering producer on the maritime Bellarine Peninsula within Victoria's acclaimed Geelong wine region. Planted on rich, volcanic basalt soils and moderated by maritime breezes from Port Phillip Bay and Bass Strait, the estate benefits from a dry, cool maritime microclimate. Guided by long-tenured chief winemaker Robin Brockett, the winery focuses on minimal intervention and precision viticulture to reflect authentic regional terroir. Scotchmans Hill is renowned for its estate-grown, elegant Pinot Noir, complex Chardonnay, cool-climate Shiraz, and its prestige Cornelius single-vineyard collection.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Shiraz