Henty
COOL, CALM AND ELEGANT
The vast Henty wine region makes for a unique escape – a place to sample impressive wines while taking in gently hilly terrain and sweeping green plains.
In the south-west corner of Victoria, Henty is home to scenic coastline, rolling hills and pastures dotted with red gums. The local produce pairs perfectly with the region’s aromatic white wines and elegant reds.
Named after the first family to settle in Victoria in the early 1800s, today it’s a cool-climate region of passionate producers crafting premium wines.
Read on for more about Henty.
-37° 83'S
latitude
147° 03'E
longitude
139HA
total vineyard area
Climate and Altitude
Henty is one of the coolest wine-growing regions in mainland Australia. Plenty of sunshine and various hills and slopes make it well suited to growing high-quality grapes.
291MM
growing season rainfall
19C
mean temperature
0-458M
altitude
The Environment
About four hours from Melbourne, the Henty wine region covers a large part of Victoria, stretching from western Victoria to southern South Australia.
Climate
It’s often quite cool here, especially at night. Winters are cold and wet, summers are warm and dry.
Soil
Soils vary across the region, and include rich black volcanic clays and patches of terra rossa.
Top Varieties Grown
RIESLING
This variety is well suited to the region’s cool climate, producing elegant wines with citrus flavours. Many can be aged for a decade or more, developing toasty flavours without losing their hallmark elegance.
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
The Henty wine region is capable of producing excellent, elegant Cabernet wines with classic flavours of blackcurrant and cedar.
