Hilltops Wine Region
“Incredible produce, country charm and seriously great wine”
OUR REGION
The Hilltops wine region is based around the NSW towns of Young, Harden and Boorowa on the cool elevated south-western slopes of the Great Dividing Range – perfect vineyard terroir. Read More
OUR WINE PRODUCERS
Vineyards in the Hilltops Region are characterised by their diversity, ranging from smaller boutique enterprises to larger scale commercial plantings. Discover their exceptional quality, characterful wines. Read More
OUR GALLERY
Never visited the Hilltops Wine Region? Come and savour its compelling wines, welcoming rustic Cellar Doors, shady country lanes, rolling farmland, cherry and stone fruit orchards – and convivial wine events. We hope to see you here soon! Read More
OUR AWARDS
“One of the two most significant emerging cool climate wine regions in Australia.” JAMES HALLIDAY
IN THE NEWS
Hilltops is one of the most exciting wine regions in New South Wales. Keep abreast of wine awards, vineyard news and latest wine releases. Read More
OUR UPCOMING EVENTS
Experience the laid back charm and warm welcoming hospitality that only a country region like Hilltops can bring. We would love to see you at our events! Read More
“Hilltops vignerons use altitude to grow fine, exciting wines.’
“A Fabulous Find”
“This region may sit under the radar, but it’s sure not one to overlook.”
“Hidden Gem”
“Hilltops is a hidden gem of a region, home to a huge array of local produce plus cosy cellar doors and prize-winning wines.”
WHERE IT ALL BEGAN…
The history of the Hilltops Wine Region starts in the 1830’s when European graziers came to the area farming merino sheep and planting stone fruits and grapevines.
The region’s fortune boomed in 1860 as gold was discovered at the current site of the Lambing Flat Folk Museum in Young. Within 12 months 20,000 miners had descended on the region to ‘try their luck’.
Nichole Jasprizza moved to Young from Croatia during the 1860’s Gold Rush, and established a prosperous business selling cherries and wine to the local gold miners. By 1880 his three nephews from Dalmatia had come to Australia to join the business, and by the early years of the 20th century had won prizes at the then Sydney Wine Show, and extended their vineyards to 240 hectares, putting the Hilltops wine region on the map.
By 1900, Nichole and his three nephews had continued to prosper and owned around 600 acres of orchards and vineyards.
Sadly Nichole Jasprizza was shot and killed in 1902 (presumably not due to the quality of his wines!)
HILLTOPS WINE OF THE YEAR
The Peter Robertson Trophy celebrates the region’s Best Wine…
2024 HUNGERFORD HILL FISH CAGE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2023
2023 MOPPITY LOCK & KEY SHIRAZ 2022
2022 HUNGERFORD HILL HILLTOPS TEMPRANILLO 2022
2021 CORANG ESTATE HILLTOPS SHIRAZ 2019
2020 MCWILLIAM’S 1877 HILLTOPS SHIRAZ 2018
2019 MCWILLIAM’S 660 RESERVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2018
2018 CALABRIA COOL CLIMATE SHIRAZ 2016
2017 BALLINACLASH EDWARD SHIRAZ 2016
2016 MOPPITY ESTATE SHIRAZ 2015
2015 GROVE ESTATE CELLAR BLOCK SHIRAZ VIOGNIER 2014
2014 FREEMAN NEBBIOLO 2012
