
Wine created with sun, soil, and soul.
That's the essence of Vin Sōl...
To me, it represents much more than a name; it’s a philosophy. In French, sol means soil, the foundation of every vineyard. In Latin, sōl means sun, the life force behind every vine. And in English, it resonates with soul. The passion and dedication poured into every bottle.
Wine is both simple and complex. Stomp on a bucket of ripe, sweet grapes, and within a week, you’ll have something resembling wine. But leave it unattended, and in a month, it will devolve into a volatile, sour mess.
The magic happens in the care. The looking, listening, smelling, and tasting. It takes years of education, experience, and instinct to guide this raw potential into something extraordinary. When done right, wine becomes more than a drink; it becomes a story, a memory, a work of art that can inspire admiration for generations.
Vin Sōl isn’t just another label. It’s the culmination of over three decades of winemaking—a journey of knowledge, intuition, and hard-earned wisdom, distilled into one harmonious whole.
Of course, not every lesson comes easily. Some mistakes you only need to make once, or maybe twice, just to be sure. But each one has shaped the vision behind Vin Sōl, a wine crafted with the utmost respect for the sun, soil, and soul that make it all possible.
Scott Heidrich. Owner & Winemaker.
From Barossa beginnings to McLaren Vale mastery, Scott Heidrich has spent over 30 years crafting some of Australia’s most awarded wines. Read more about Scott's winemaking journey, and his opus - Vin Sōl.





