Hilltops

Hilltops is a wine region in New South Wales, Australia.

Growers build the wines around Shiraz, filling out the blend with Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sangiovese and Semillon.

The ground underneath is clay and granite.

The climate is continental, running altitude-moderated.

The vineyards themselves read as elevated.

Red wine and white wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows rich, fruity, full-bodied with smooth tannins and crisp and refreshing, plus one more.

Names to look for on a shelf: Barwang, Clonakilla, Freeman and McWilliam’s.

At the table these bottles work with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, pasta with tomato sauce and hard cheese.

Serve at 16 to 18°C.

Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

In the glass.

Red: Rich, Fruity, Full-bodied with smooth tannins.

White: Crisp and refreshing, Vibrant acidity.

Grapes planted here.

Producers worth knowing.

Bottles to look for.

• Barwang Cabernet Sauvignon, Hilltops, Australia
• Barwang Shiraz, Hilltops, Australia
• Bit O'Heaven 'Think Outside the Circle' Cabernet Sauvignon, Hilltops, Australia
• Chalkers Crossing Cabernet Sauvignon, Hilltops, Australia
• Chalkers Crossing Shiraz, Hilltops, Australia
• Clonakilla Hilltops Shiraz, Hilltops, Australia
• De Iuliis Cabernet Sauvignon, Hilltops, Australia
• Freeman Altura Vineyard Nebbiolo, Hilltops, Australia

At the table.

• Grilled meats
• Roasted vegetables
• Pasta with tomato sauce
• Hard cheese

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve at 16 to 18°C.
• Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

Nearby regions.

Hilltops: common questions

More from here: every wine region in Australia, or the wider New South Wales guide.