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Wendy and James Bowman Barwang Wines

HILLTOPS NEXT GENERATION

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HILLTOPS WINE NEW PRESIDENT

HILLTOPS WINE has a new president - James Bowman of BARWANG Wines who was appointed at the recent annual general meeting.  He takes over the role from Brian Mullany, Grove Estate.“James and Wendy Bowman although new to the wine industry…

HILLTOPS DECANTED

Brian Freeman one of the Hilltops winemakers featured...The global wine magazine Decanter has recently published an in-depth profile on dual NSW wine regions – the Hilltops and Orange – 'fast proving their cool credentials.'The…
FREEMAN Vineyards, Hilltops NSW

HIGH FIVES FOR HILLTOPS VINEYARDS

 TWO HILLTOPS VINEYARDS FINALISTS IN VINEYARD OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2024 The vignerons of the NSW Hilltops are mid-harvest Vintage 2024, filling bins with top-quality flavour-packed ripe grapes destined for myriad wines. It’s…
Barwang Wines

BARWANG IS BACK

One of the Hilltops region's pioneering vineyards BARWANG has just launched a quartet of wines from the excellent 2022 vintage. The Barwang vineyard was originally established in the late 1960's by Peter Robertson and hosts some of the oldest…
FREEMAN Vineyards, Hilltops NSW

ABC BREAKFAST RADIO TOASTS HILLTOPS WINE

It might be cherry season but there are many other memorable wine and food diversions if your destination is the NSW Hilltops region near Young.ABC presenter Sally Bryant speaks to Jane Adams about Hilltops cool climate wines and local produce…
Hilltops Wines NSW

NEW WINE BAR RESTAURANT – YOUNG NSW

Not long now till The Cranfield swings open its grand front door to reveal Young’s new go-to ‘love local’ destination - wine bar, restaurant and providore store.Named after significant Young citizen, one-time mayor and…
Hungerford Hill Wines

HILLTOPS WINE OF THE YEAR 2022

Hats off and loud clapping for Hungerford Hill Hilltops Tempranillo 2022, winner of the Peter Robertson Perpetual Trophy  for Hilltops Wine of the Year 2022 and winner of the Best Hilltops Region Wine Trophy at the Canberra and…

TWO MORE TROPHIES

 Hilltops Associates keep the Hilltops flag flying high with dual Trophy wins at the 2022 Australian Highlands Wine Show.The Best Cabernet Trophy was won by the already applauded Corang Estate Hilltops Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, while…

HILLTOPS PERFORMS AT 2022 NSW WINE AWARDS

NSW Wine has just announced the 2022 Wine Award Winners... among them several Hilltops Wine members and Hilltops Associates (who source their tip-top quality grapes from the region).Drum roll for Gold Medallists: * Corang Estate Cabernet…
Brian Mullany of Grove Estate President of Hilltops Wine

NEW HILLTOPS WINE PRESIDENT

At the recent annual AGM the members of Hilltops Wine elected Brian Mullany of Grove Estate the incoming President of Hilltops Wine to replace Brian Freeman, of FREEMAN Vineyards.Brian Mullany is a strong advocate of the Hilltops region…
Hilltops Wines

HILLTOPS TAKES TWO TROPHIES

NSW Small Winemakers Wine Show 2022 celebrates the state's best wines and their artisan makers. Corks are popping for two Hilltops Associates Trophy Winners – Corang Estate Hilltops Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 and Hungerford Hill Wines Hilltops…

SYDNEY SAVOURS HILLTOPS WINE

Hilltops Wine Region

TOP AUSTRALIAN WINERIES

The Real Review crew annual TOP AUSTRALIAN WINERIES ratings are just out.  The list is impressive and long and includes three Hilltops wine companies – FREEMAN Vineyards, Grove Estate and Moppity Vineyards.  That's punching high considering…

SAVOUR HILLTOPS WINE 2022

SAVOUR HILLTOPS WINE 2022 has been postponed due to current public health concerns.Hilltops Wine will monitor the situation and is committed to hosting several 'Savour Hilltops’ Canberra activities this year.Check back here for more…
Brian Freeman

TALKING HILLTOPS GRAPES – THE ITALIAN STALLIONS

 The Hilltops Region (near Young) in NSW is increasingly seen as Australia's 'Little Italy'...for grapes. Think Nebbiolo and Sangiovese, Rondinella and Corvina - and most recently Fiano. Hear more about the origins of the region’s…

TIPTOE THROUGH THE HILLTOPS

Seeking alternatives for a NSW mini-break?  Well, DELICIOUS magazine has a suggestion. And it hasn't anything to do with tulips... The 20th birthday edition features a come hither travel story entreating readers to head to the #HilltopsRegion...…

HILLTOPS WINE PARTNERS ANNOUNCED

HILLTOPS WINE announces a new partnership with both ACT and NSW based wine companies that feature Hilltops GI wines in their portfolios.  The new Wine Associates all market wines from the Hilltops Region.  Eligible wines are required to be…

HILLTOPS ASSOCIATION NEWS

The Hilltops Vineyards Association AGM this week re-elected Brian Freeman, founder of FREEMAN Vineyards, as President.  His report highlighted both the achievements and challenges of 2021 - characterful wines from the 2021 vintage, followed…

HILLTOPS HIGHLIGHTED

The Hilltops Region may constitute just 2% of NSW vineyards but according to sommelier Samantha Payne the region is nothing less than “small but mighty.”  Punching enough weight to score a double-page spread in this month’s Australian…

HILLTOPS TRIO IN AUSTRALIAN TOP WINERIES

Loud clapping deserved for the three NSW Hilltops wine companies that made the top tier grade in the just announced prestigious 2021 Real Review AUSTRALIAN TOP WINERIES collection.  They are FREEMAN Vineyards, specialising in Italian inspired…

TOP CELLAR DOORS

Gourmet Traveller Wine annually awards Australia's Top Cellar Doors... and the 2021 Hilltops NSW winners are:STAR Cellar Door:  BallinaclashBEST TASTING EXPERIENCE:  Freeman VineyardsBEST LARGE Cellar Door:…

HILLTOPS WEATHER REPORT

Fortunately the recent severe weather system largely skirted the NSW Hilltops Region.  The white varieties had already been harvested, with vignerons reporting good quality and yields for pinot gris, chardonnay and prosecco. And…

FINDING FIANO

Hilltops vignerons are among grape growers innovating to accommodate changing climate. And one white variety that is showing serious promise is Fiano [fee-ah-no].  An immigrant from southern Italy, it is acknowledged as a versatile variety…

HILLTOPS CABERNET IMPRESSES JUDGES AGAIN

The 2020 NSW Wine Awards have just been announced and Chair of Judges Dave Brookes has given the nod to the top quality of Hilltops Cabernet Sauvignon.The Riedel Trophy for Best Cabernet Sauvignon was awarded to Ballinaclash Tom Cabernet…

HILLTOPS AWARD-WINNING WINES SHINE

GOING FOR GOLD

The 2020 NSW Wine Awards have tallied the scores and just announced the Gold Medal winners. From the HILLTOPS the bling goes to...Ballinaclash 2019 Tom Cabernet SauvignonBallinaclash 2018 John ShirazHungerford Hill 2018 CorvinaMcWilliam’s…

HILLTOPS NEBBIOLO TOP RATING

The Hilltops region may be best known for its Shiraz and Cabernet, but increasingly its Italian varieties are shining bright.  Latest top performer is FREEMAN Nebbiolo 2016 rated No.4 in Australia’s Top 2016 Nebbiolos by The Real Review.‘A…