A celebrated South Australian winery behind a string of acclaimed red wines has entered voluntary administration, casting doubt over the future of Heartland Wines after more than two decades in the industry.
Heartland Wines, known for premium but accessible reds from Langhorne Creek and the Limestone Coast, appointed Daniel Lopresti and Anna Agostino of Clifton Hall as administrators on June 15.
Founded in the early 2000s, Heartland was set up by winemaker Ben Glaetzer, Scott Collett, Grant Tilbrook, Geoff Hardy and Vicky Arnold.
The company produced wines including Director’s Cut Shiraz and Heartland One, with a focus on fruit sourced from South Australian regions such as Langhorne Creek and the Limestone Coast.
Its range included…