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It’s always a pleasure working with Shiraz from two of the Hilltop’s most distinguished vineyards (Freeman and Moppity), side by side, in the winery. Winemaking practices are kept as close as practical, with the intention of highlighting the unique personalities of these vineyards– machine harvested fruit is chilled to tank for a short cold soak period, followed by a warm to hot fermentation, which usually runs for 5 to 7 days. We then press to French oak puncheons, 25% new. Maturation is over 14 months, with the wines racked once prior to blending and bottling.
The 2018 Hilltops Shiraz No.2 reflects the lighter, granite peppered soils of the Moppity Vineyard. Ripening here appears to occur a little slower and, at similar baumés, the wines are slightly more floral, and lighter in shape.
93 Points Andrew Graham
94 Points Huon Hooke
SILVER MEDAL – 2017 NSW Wine Awards
SILVER MEDAL – 2017 NSW Small Winemakers Show
9 / 10 Regan Drew
GOLD MEDAL 2016 NSW Small Winemakers Show
SILVER MEDAL 2016 NSW Wine Awards
4.5 Stars John Lewis
94 Points Campbell Mattinson
96 Points James Halliday
92 points Qwine
90 Points Huon Hooke
GOLD MEDAL 2016 Australian Boutique Winemakers Show
95 points James Halliday
4.5 Stars John Lewis
90 Points Campbell Mattinson
ALCOHOL: | 13.9% |
PH: | 3.64 |
TA: | 6.3 g/L |