Recently, Jan had a chat with our friend, Andrew Messenger at the Northern Daily Reader discussing the future of Shiraz in this country (and our single estate vineyard!). Despite being 'Australia's favourite grape', the variety struggles with the hot, dry climate, more suited to its traditional home, the Rhône Valley in France, with its milder [...]
Here at Topper's Mountain, we are no stranger to wild ferments! This means we don't add any commercial yeasts to our wines and rely on the naturally occurring microorganisms present on the grapes when harvested, any hanging around in the vineyard, on surfaces or in the air. As Corinna Wright tells us, 'Another strength is [...]
It´s an undeniable fact that Nebbiolo is the best red grape variety in the world. At least here in Topper´s Mountain we tend to believe so. Definitely not the easiest one to grow neither to vinify but the more we appreciate rewarding vintages when it delivers structured, layered, age-worthy yet very fresh wines. On Friday [...]
The Cellar Door Topper´s Vineyard is OPEN to public (on appointment) during WINTER HOLIDAYS! COVID19 precautions: Tastings will be run according to NSW Wine Association COVIDSafe Cellar Door guidelines and to NSW Step 2 hospitality guidelines. Click HERE to book your appointment. Exclusive Wine Afternoons at the Topper´s vineyard Why not catch up with your mob at [...]
What do you know about Topper's Mountain Terroir? And the varieties we grow? And the wines we make? ...and mainly, do you want to win one, two or even ten bottles of wine? Join us for the first TOPPERS TERROIR TRIVIA on Friday the 1st of May at 8pm. We'll be live strea
