Description

Heartland Wines is a premium, independent producer located in the heart of Langhorne Creek, South Australia, one of the country’s oldest and most underappreciated wine regions. Founded in the early 2000s by a passionate collective of friends, including acclaimed winemaker Ben Glaetzer, Heartland was born from a shared belief in the exceptional potential of Langhorne Creek’s fruit and a desire to craft wines of balance, integrity, and character.

The region’s cooling maritime influence from nearby Lake Alexandrina and the Southern Ocean allows for a long, even ripening season, ideal for preserving freshness and aromatics in the fruit. Combined with deep, fertile alluvial soils and a legacy of old vines, some more than a century old, Langhorne Creek offers a unique terroir that Heartland captures with clarity and precision.

Heartland’s winemaking philosophy centres on showcasing the pure expression of place, with a focus on classic Australian varietals like Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Dolcetto, often blended or vinified in innovative ways. Their flagship range, Directors’ Cut, exemplifies the estate’s commitment to quality, sourced only from the most exceptional fruit parcels and aged in fine French oak.