Welcome To The Shiraz Republic
“Wine of the people, by the people, for the people” – The President*
We are an award-winning cellar door, winery and brewery in the heart of the Heathcote Wine Region. Under two hours from Melbourne & under an hour from Bendigo, Echuca & Shepparton.
COVID-19 Opening Hours
Effective January 2021
Open for wine, beer and pizza over the holidays.
Open 7 days 11am – 5pm throughout January.
Bookings recommended. Please call or email to make a booking.
Order online with free shipping Australia wide for orders over $100.
Accommodation is open as normal and available for bookings over the holiday period.
We look forward to hosting you at the vineyard soon.
Cellar Door & Taproom
Rent-A-Row
Functions & Weddings
Host your next function at The Shiraz Republic. Fantastic views of our vineyard, rustic surrounds and heaps of space inside or out. We’ve got great beer and wine, too!
Cornella Brewery
Upcoming Events
Order Shiraz Grapes
Shiraz Republic Wine

About The Shiraz Republic
The Shiraz Republic is a genuine family-run business, established by The President, Brian, in 2002. Since 2015, Brian’s son Spencer, The President-Elect has joined the business alongside friend & brewer Matt.
Contact
The Shiraz Republic
507 Hamblin Rd
Cornella VIC 3551
info@shirazrepublic.com.au
(03) 5433 6338

The Shiraz Republic
Growing Notes
Baume’ Readings Feb 17th 2020
Picking for deliveries will start on Saturday 14th of March for deliveries to Melbourne on the Sunday 15th and 22nd March
Oak & Wine
A discussion about the addition of oak to wine. The history of oak and barrels, modern methods of adding oak to wine and the difference between French and American oak.
The Evolution of Rent-A-Row
Our Rent-A-Row Wine Experience began over 7 years ago, but has quickly become a month and a bit long festival of wine - and has attracted attention from punters and media alike. As we go on, Rent-A-Row is becoming an an increasingly social experience - a true...
Rent-A-Row 2019 Preparations
A quick update from Secretary of State Janet on the upcoming 2019 Rent-A-Row vintage, including explanations on what winemakers look for in the ripening of grapes.
Rage Against The Machines – New Bottling Line
Bottling and packaging is an often neglected, but hugely important part of the wine game, but how one bottles is hugely dependent on scale and available technology. Never having a bottling line, in the early years of winemaking our wine would be made on-site, then...