HILLTOPS WINE Rolling vine covered hills are the signature of the Hilltops region, the perfect place to nurture premium grapes and craft prestige award-winning wines.
Photo credit: Elio Loccisano
The contemporary Hilltops wine story goes back to the early 1970s and pioneer vigneron Peter Robertson who realised the natural assets of the elevated slopes around the township of Young. Deep rich loam soils, a cool continental climate and reliable water supply (in most years) create exceptional wine country. The foundation vineyards were planted predominantly to shiraz and cabernet sauvignon, still the region’s mainstay varieties. But increasingly, the Hilltops is earning a reputation for its personality-packed wines made from Italian varieties like prosecco, pinot grigio, sangiovese, nebbiolo and most recently, fiano. Whatever the grape, Hilltops wines typically resonate vibrant individuality — lifted aromatics, concentrated flavours and in the case of the classic red wines, the capacity for mellow ageing. ABOVE: Jugiong Wine Cellar, Jugiong
Our wine families invite you to explore the winding country roads that link our vineyards, to kick back and enjoy relaxed wine tastings (and vineyard platters) at rustic cellar doors with peaceful vineyard views, where smiles are wide and stories unfold. Where discoveries and memories are made... Hilltops Wines Cellar Door Tastings at Ballinaclash, Chalkers Crossing, Freeman Vineyards, Grove Estate (seven days), Lockwood Vineyard and Trandari Wines. Selected wines are also available at the Young Visitor Information Centre, IGA Young, Jugiong Wine Cellar and Sir George Hotel, Jugiong. www.hilltopswine.com.au
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ABOVE: Italian grape varieties thrive in the Hilltops Region
