Hilltops wine region

Hilltops is an Australian Geographical Indication for a wine region in the Southern New South Wales zone of the state of New South Wales in Australia. It includes the main towns of Boorowa, Harden and Young, .[4]

Hilltops
Wine region
TypeAustralian Geographical Indication
Year established1998
CountryAustralia
Part ofSouthern New South Wales
Location34°19′S 148°20′E
Heat units1880[1]
Precipitation (annual average)310 millimetres (12 in)[1]
Soil conditionsFree draining dark red granitic clay with basalt[2]
Size of planted vineyardsover 600 hectares (1,500 acres)[2]
No. of wineries12[3]

The region has 600 hectares (1,500 acres) of vineyards, planted predominantly to red wine grapes. The vineyards are over 450 metres (1,480 ft) altitude, in dark red granitic clay with basalt.[2]

References

  1. James Halliday. "Hilltops Wine Region". Retrieved 25 May 2016.
  2. "Hilltops". Major Wine Regions of Australia. Archived from the original on 23 June 2016. Retrieved 25 May 2016 via Wine Australia.
  3. "Wineries". Young Visitor Information Centre. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
  4. "Hilltops". Wine Australia. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
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