Dentist Turned Vigneron Takes Prestigious Best Cabernet
Aged vines, attention to detail and hard work have combined to give George Heydon a trophy
for his first wine entered into a Wine Show.
George co-founded Arlewood with the Gosetti family before the land was subdivided, leaving George with some of the oldest vines on the estate.
“It is the first wine I have personally
shown but the block has
produced trophy wines,” he said.
“It was my vision to produce iconic, handmade, no compromise wines. We produce small quantities but done to the best quality. It is all about attention to detail.”
A practicing dentist, George took on winemaking/ viticulture studies part time, travelling to Margaret River from Perth each weekend for over 10 years.
Three years ago, he and wife Mary moved permanently, which he admits makes working full time and managing the vineyard a lot easier.
Having planted another 3ha in 2005, expect more from Heydon Vineyard in the future.
