Minimal intervention & maximum attention Our winemaking philosophy is simple; we only use what the vineyard and the vintage provide to us each harvest. Within this philosophy we have two guiding principles: Wild fermentation (where possible) No additions (including tartaric acid, tannins and other artificial products). Working with 19 different varieties is...
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Terroirnauts
Our mission is to create wines that speak of their unique terroir, showcasing premium varietal expression. We invite you to join us on this expedition of discovery and experimentation. Mark Kirkby, Vigneron Mark hails from Moree, a rural town in Northern NSW. The Kirkby’s are well known in Moree as...
Our Terroir
Soil & Climate Our vineyard is located just north of Tingha (between Armidale & Inverell) on the spine of the Great Dividing Range in northern NSW. We are on the western edge of the New England tablelands at an elevation over 900m above sea level. The vineyard is perched high...
Our Story
Topper’s Mountain is named after brothers Edward and William Topper. The brothers were employees of George Jnr. and Alwyn Wyndham (sons of George Wyndham, founder of Wyndham Estate). George Jnr. and Alwyn owned New Valley Station, which included the present day Topper’s Mountain. Mark Kirkby established the current vineyard between...