From the very beginning, before it became fashionable, it was always the philosophy at Blackjack  to produce consistently high-quality red wines that reflect the vineyard and vintage variations-wines that reflect the terroir.In essence,this means a  clear focus on vineyard management  to ensure the vines , and resultant grapes, are in balance; the balance between sugar and flavour ripening. This is paired with minimal intervention in the winemaking process.

The winemaking process is the time honoured  fermentation in small open vat fermenters for around 2 weeks, sometimes longer. The fermenting grapes are  hand plunged during this time three or four times a day. From there the wine is pumped to tank and the skins pressed,with all pressings wines blended with the free run wine. After a settling period, the wine is pumped into small America or French oak barriques. Except for two or three rackings ( pumping wine from barrel into  a tank, cleaning the barrels , and pumping back into barrel) and blending, the wine remains in oak for around 22 months before bottling. The only filtration is a coarse filter at bottling. It must be said that the  three resident cows thoroughly enjoy the pressed skins.

Blackjack produces three Estate grown wines. The Blackjack Cabernet Merlot and two Shiraz wines, the original Blackjack Shiraz and the Blackjack Block 6 Shiraz which was introduced in in 2004. Blackjack also produces three other wines.

Blackjack produces three Estate grown wines. The Blackjack Cabernet Merlot and two Shiraz wines, the original Blackjack Shiraz and the Blackjack Block 6 Shiraz which was introduced in in 2004. Blackjack also produces three other wines.

 The Major’s Line label which is wine made from grapes either sourced from the Bendigo or Heathcote regions. Currently, there is a Major’s Line Shiraz and a Major’s Line Tempranillo.

Last, but not least, is our Chortle’s Edge, which we lovingly call our Monday to Thursday wine. Mores commonly it is a straight Shiraz, but sometimes it is a classic Australian blend of Shiraz and Cabernet.