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.

ABOVE: Jugiong Wine Cellar, Jugiong 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. 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

Photo credit: Elio Loccisano

ABOVE: Italian grape varieties thrive in the Hilltops Region

HILLTOPS REGIONAL WINE CELLAR

The Hilltops Regional Wine Cellar is located within the Young Visitor Information Centre at the Historic Railway Station on Lovell Street.

Offering a comprehensive range of award-winning wines for sale from the Hilltops Region including various vintages from: • Grove Estate Wines • Chalkers Crossing Wines • Moppity Vineyards • Ballinaclash Fruit & Wine • Lockwood Vineyard • Freeman Vineyards • Wombat Cellars • Burrangong Ridge • Trandari Wines • I Can Not Tell A Lie Wines • Lindsay Woodonga Hill Winery Open: 7 days a week including Public Holidays (except Good Friday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day).

T: 1800 628 233 E: vic@hilltops.nsw.gov.au visithilltopsregion.com.au

FREEMAN VINEYARDS

Taste the difference! FREEMAN VINEYARDS the home of award-winning Italian inspired wines. From sparkling Prosecco and zingy Pinot Grigio to resonant reds – Nebbiolo, Sangiovese and Secco Rondinella Corvina our flagship Amarone style – plus the classics… Bespoke personal tastings of our unique portfolio offered by appointment at our rustic Cellar Door.

A: 101 Prunevale Road, Prunevale M: 0429 310 309 E: sales@freemanvineyards.com.au W: freemanvineyards.com.au

A: 26 Murringo Gap Road, Murringo M: 0407 344 310 W: trandariwines.com

TRANDARI WINES

The Trandari Wines Cellar Door is located at the Taubman and Webb Trading Post in Murringo. Sample award-winning wines and view a wide range of artisan leather goods and local produce. Open weekends 9am - 4pm.