Galli Estate - Heathcote & Sunbury
Galli Estate was established in 1997 by the Lorenzo and Pam Galli. The Rockbank vineyard in the renowned Sunbury Wine Region of Victoria is planted with shiraz, cabernet sauvignon, pinot noir, pinot grigio, merlot, chardonnay, sauvignon Blanc and semillon. Galli Estate's Heathcote "Camelback" vineyard was planted in 2000 and totals 250 acres. In keeping with the region's demonstrated specialty, the property is planted predominantly with shiraz followed by cabernet sauvignon, sangiovese, tempranillo, and viognier.
All wines are Estate grown and made by winemaker Stephen Phillips at the Galli’s state of the art winery at Rockbank.
Galli Estate “…Best wineries of the regions…”
James Halliday –Wine Companion 2008 Edition
Wine selection
| Likely Retail | |||
| Sauvignon Blanc | (screwcap) | 15.50 | |
| ‘Artigiano’ Pinot Grigio | (screwcap) | 18.50 | |
| ‘Artigiano’ Heathcote Viognier | (screwcap) | 20.00 | |
| ‘Artigiano’ Chardonnay | (screwcap) | 15.50 | |
| Shiraz Viognier | (screwcap) | 16.50 | |
| Tempranillo Grenache Mourvedre | (screwcap) | 18.50 | |
| ‘Artigiano’ Heathcote Sangiovese | (screwcap) | 20.00 | |
| ‘Artigiano’ Heathcote Block Two Shiraz | (screwcap) | 24.00 | |
| ‘Acquario’ Heathcote Shiraz Grenache Vlognier | (screwcap) | 39.00 |
2006 Chardonnay
“… Rating 92 … very good balance and integration of fruit and oak; nectarine and stone fruit, good acidity and length; fresh finish…”
James Halliday – Wine Companion 2008 Edition
2005 “Artigiano” Heathcote Block Two Shiraz
“… Rating 94 … 5 glasses … Full-bodied, potent, powerful and concentrated blackberry and Satsuma plum fruit, oak and tannins controlled …”
James Halliday – Wine Companion 2008 Edition