In honour of Essendon’s most vibrant star, Dyson Heppell, Mitchelton Wines and Essendon Football Club have produced a wine that is as compelling as the season Heppell has had. 

Like the young debutant, the fruit for this 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon is proudly Victorian.

The wine displays deliciously smooth blackcurrant and ripe plum flavours with leafy overtones. The premium wine is packed with flavour and is ready to drink now or can be stored in the cellar for up to five years.

Click here to purchase this limited edition commemorative wine.

Mitchelton’s history can be traced over the decades through the pervasive influence of Victoria’s Goulburn River and the unfolding narrative of its distinctive wines.

With an intimate understanding of the vineyard, the Mitchelton team recognise that each individual block bears fruit exhibiting distinctive flavour characters.

Heppell - who is honoured with this limited edition Cabernet Sauvignon – became the first Essendon player in history to win the NAB AFL Rising Star this year, after averaging 21.5 possessions in every game he played in his debut season.

Dyson Heppell
2011 Season

ESSENDON
Ranked 2nd for Essendon in total disposals for the season
Ranked 3^rd for Essendon in total kicks for the season
Ranked 1^st for Essendon in total handballs for the season
Ranked 1^st for Essendon in total marks for the season
Ranked equal 10^th for Essendon in total inside 50s for the season
Ranked equal 8^th for Essendon in total goal assists

LEAGUE
Ranked 41^st for total league disposals
Ranked 65^th for total league kicks
Ranked 33^rd for total league handballs
Ranked equal 15^th for total league marks

RISING STAR
One of only seven players to play in all 22 games for Essendon in 2011.
Is the only 2010 National Draftee (first time draftee) to play all 22 games this season.