Hilltops
Shiraz 2005

Fragrant blackberry and plum aromas are repeated on the deep and very well-structured palate; ripe and round, with very good tannins and oak.

94/100 James Halliday's
2008 Australian Wine Companion



Tasting Notes
   
Colour: Deep red with purple tints
   
Nose: Blackberry and chocolate aromas are matched by subtle spicy, vanilla oak
   
Palate: A very complex palate with red berries flavours and fine, silky tannins
   
Style: Full bodied wine matured for 12 months in 50% French and 50% American oak barriques
   
Serve with: Red meat, smoked or gamey meats and strong cheeses
   
Best drinking: Now to 2020
   
Closure: Cork

Awards

  • Trophy Champion Red Wine of Show-2007 ASWS Stanthorpe QLD
  • 3 trophies: Best Shiraz, Best Red, Best Boutique Wine - 2008 NSW Small Winemakers Wine Show
  • Gold Medal-2008 Canberra Regional Wine Show
  • 3 trophies: Best Shiraz, Best Dry Red, Champion Wine - 2008 Canberra Regional wine show
  • Gold Medal - 2008 Cowra Wine Show
  • Gold Medal - 2006 ASWS Stanthorpe QLD
  • Gold Medal - 2006 Cowra Wine Show
  • Gold Medal - 2007 Cowra Wine Show
  • Gold Medal - 2007 WINEWISE small vignerons awards
  • Gold Medal - 2007 RNCAS Canberra Regional Wine Show
  • Gold Medal - 2007 N.S.W. Small Winemakers Wine Show