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2013 Jilly Nebbiolo
Grapes are sourced from the Topper’s Mountain vineyard sitting 900 metres above sea level in the New England region and carefully tended by vigneron Mark Kirkby. Jared Dixon makes the Jilly wines. An extra 700 bottles made for the second … Continue reading
2011 Topper’s Mountain Red Earth Child
After a one year hiatus when the folks at Topper’s Mountain forgot to make a 2010 version, the Red Earth child is back. Vigneron Mark Kirkby presents the intent behind the wine in three parts. Firstly, to make the best … Continue reading
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2013 Topper’s Mountain Gewürztraminer
Strike another blow for Topper’s Mountain. The dynamic duo of Mark Kirkby and Mike Hayes have me itching to visit the New England region. Not just a Gewürztraminer to sniff and admire but a Gewürztraminer to drink. Vibrant acidity underneath a … Continue reading
2013 Jilly Tempranillo Joven
I enjoyed the 2012 Jilly Nebbiolo and the fruit for this Tempranillo is also sourced from the New England region in northern New South Wales. I like the cloth labels too. Not that that has anything to do with anything … Continue reading
2012 Jilly Nebbiolo
New England Nebbiolo. Has a ring to it don’t you think? Again, the NSW region piques my interest. This was sourced from vines planted 900m above sea level in red soil. Only 300 bottles made by Jared Dixon. It’s his first … Continue reading
2012 Topper’s Mountain Gewürztraminer
Another impressive effort from Topper’s Mountain. They are fast marking themselves as a winery to watch. You can’t mistake the variety. Aromas of turkish delight, lychees, pink musk sticks, pickled ginger, jasmine and radish. The palate has glycerol texture without any oiliness … Continue reading
2010 Topper’s Mountain Tempranillo
Topper’s Mountain are turning out some classy wines and piquing my interest in the New England wine region which is situated in northern New South Wales, on the border of Queensland. This isn’t the best wine I’ve tasted from them but it … Continue reading
2011 Topper’s Mountain Barrel Ferment Petit Manseng
A little bit of background information for those who might be unaware; the New England region sits below the border of New South Wales and Queensland. It’s a diverse area with vineyards such as Topper’s Mountain sitting at high altitudes … Continue reading