Hilltops is an Australian Geographical Indication for a wine region in the Southern New South Wales zone of the state of New South Wales in Australia. It includes the main towns of Boorowa, Harden and Young.[4]
| Wine region | |
| Type | Australian Geographical Indication |
|---|---|
| Year established | 1998 |
| Country | Australia |
| Part of | Southern New South Wales |
| Location | 34°19′S 148°20′E / 34.317°S 148.333°E |
| Heat units | 1880[1] |
| Precipitation (annual average) | 310 millimetres (12 in)[1] |
| Soil conditions | Free draining dark red granitic clay with basalt[2] |
| Size of planted vineyards | over 600 hectares (1,500 acres)[2] |
| No. of wineries | 12[3] |
The region has 600 hectares (1,500 acres) of vineyards, planted predominantly to red wine grapes. The vineyards are over 450 metres (1,480 ft) altitude, in dark red granitic clay with basalt.[2]
Grove Estate Wines is one of the notable wineries in the region and famous for its Nebbiolo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cellar Block Shiraz.[5][6]
References edit
- ^ a b James Halliday. "Hilltops Wine Region". Retrieved 25 May 2016.
- ^ a b c "Hilltops". Major Wine Regions of Australia. Archived from the original on 23 June 2016. Retrieved 25 May 2016 – via Wine Australia.
- ^ "Wineries". Young Visitor Information Centre. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
- ^ "Hilltops". Wine Australia. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
- ^ "Grove Estate wins wine of the year". Rural Press Pty Ltd. 2021. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
- ^ "Grove Estate cellar door awarded by national wine magazine". Rural Press Pty Ltd. 2021. Retrieved 10 July 2021.