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Topper’s Mountain New England Nebbiolo 2015

Posted: April 24, 2020

An elegant, firmly structured wine with “grapey” aromas, grippy fruit flavours and a lean finish

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Topper’s Mountain New England Gewurztraminer 2017

Posted: April 24, 2020

A stunning standout varietal statement on the highly perfumed nose and interesting spiciness to the warm palate.

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Topper’s Mountain Bricolage Rouge New England Red Blend 2014

Posted: May 1, 2019

Different! A good food wine. It smells like fruit cake with plenty of spicy flavours that match the nose. 5+

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Topper’s Mountain Wild Ferment New England Petit Manseng 2016

Posted: May 1, 2019

An excellent nose with an exotic perfumed fruit profile. Interesting palate that has powerful nutty fruit flavours and strong long line of acid. Good food drink!

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Topper’s Mountain Barrel Ferment New England Gewurztraminer 2016

Posted: May 1, 2019

Strong spicy/floral fruit fragrances which carry on to the bright varietal palate with some smokiness adding complexity.

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Topper’s Mountain Wild Ferment New England Nebbiolo 2014

Posted: November 7, 2018

Earthy red nose with eucalypt lift and light earthy palate with some raisined-like fruit.

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Topper’s Mountain Wild Ferment New England Petit Manseng 2016

Posted: November 7, 2018

A tight acidic style with massive texture, funky floral fragrances and lots of ripe citrussy flavours. 3-5

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Topper’s Mountain New England Gewurztraminer 2016

Posted: November 7, 2018

Very youthful wine with delicate musky floral notes to the complex confectionery nose. Intense flavours of lychees and apricots on a well balanced, beautifully textured palate. 5+

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Topper’s Mountain Wild Ferment New England Shiraz Viognier 2014

Posted: October 4, 2018

Mature blend. Big ripe fruit cake-like aromas and flavours with leathery notes and a dash of pepper.

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Topper’s Mountain Wild Ferment New England Nebbiolo 2013

Posted: May 2, 2018

Nose showing dark melon hints with a bit of spiciness. Big sour cherry flavour profile with assertive tannins and a crisp finish. 3-5

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Topper’s Mountain Bricolage New England Rouge 2012

Posted: May 2, 2018

An aged, subdued and slightly medicinal nose. Palate not overly fruity now, but some good acid keeping it alive. Drink now.

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Topper’s Mountain Wild Ferment New England Pinotage Viognier 2014

Posted: May 2, 2018

Very interesting and different blend. Unusual wild game, wild berry and floral varietal characters. 5+

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Topper’s Mountain Wild Ferment New England Tempranillo 2013

Posted: May 2, 2018

Plumy/licorice nose with farmyard-like notes and a complex flavoursome plum/red cherry palate with silky smooth tannins. Drink soon!

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Topper’s Mountain Bricolage Blanc New England White Blend 2014

Posted: May 2, 2018

Complex aged honeyed characters integrate with fragrant lychee-like fruit elements.

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Topper’s Mountain Bricolage Blanc New England White Blend 2015

Posted: May 2, 2018

Described by one judge as an ” intriguing fruit package”. Lychees dominate the nose and has soft but generous fruity flavours. 3-5

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Topper’s Mountain Barrel Ferment New England Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Posted: May 2, 2018

An impression of spicy passionfruit aromas and slightly oily varietal palate with tight acidity.

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Topper’s Mountain Wild Ferment New England Nebbiolo 2014

Posted: March 2, 2018

Floral/citrus aromatics and a well structured palate that has plenty of length and grip with loads of pretty floral fruits and subtle nuttiness coming from the gentle oak.

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Topper’s Mountain Wild Ferment New England Barbera 2014

Posted: March 2, 2018

Savoury “sinewy” old world style with red fruits and dusty earthy oak characters.

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Topper’s Mountain New England Gewurztraminer 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

A super spicy nose and a very good spicy/lychee-like intensity to the palate..

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Topper’s Mountain Bricolage Rouge New England Tempranillo Blend 2014

Posted: March 2, 2018

Delicate but pleasing smelling like a herb garden with fine licorice/black fruit flavours.

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Topper’s Mountain Bricolage Blanc New England White Blend 2013

Posted: June 15, 2017

An interesting complex combination of lychees and stonefruit with hints of ginger.

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Topper’s Mountain New England Sauvignon Blanc 2013

Posted: June 15, 2017

Attractive passionfruit characters on the nose. Crisp palate with upfront fruit. Good acidity.

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Topper’s Mountain Wild Ferment Hunter Valley Tempranillo 2010

Posted: June 15, 2017

Savory and spicy on the nose with eucalypt nuances and a medium weight berry palate soft and balanced. Good drinking.

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Topper’s Mountain Barrel Fermented New England Sauvignon Blanc 2015

Posted: April 26, 2017

Slightly honeyed aromas with oaky notes. Rich, oily palate with nice toasty elements. 3-5

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Topper’s Mountain Barrel Aged New England Sauvignon Blanc 2014

Posted: April 26, 2017

Nose has meaty gamey elements and the beautifully textured palate has citrus notes.

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Topper’s Mountain Barrel Ferment New England Sauvignon Blanc 2013

Posted: April 26, 2017

The nose is creamy, honeyed and toasty with lovely palate complexity. It’s rich, toasty and flavoursome. 3-5

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Topper’s Mountain Red Earth Child New England Red Blend 2012

Posted: April 26, 2017

Chocolaty nose with dark berry notes and interesting blend of varietal flavours. High level of acid and subtle tannins.

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Topper’s Mountain Wild Ferment Pinotage Viognier New England Pinotage & Blends 2012

Posted: April 26, 2017

Firm and grippy with a smoky meaty nose and big gamey palate. Quirky and very different!

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Topper’s Mountain Wild Ferment New England Tempranillo 2011

Posted: April 26, 2017

Spicy fruit nose with slight mintiness. Intriguing palate; intense varietal flavours with some earthiness. “Needs meat”, said one. 3-5

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Topper’s Mountain New England Gewurztraminer 2013

Posted: April 26, 2017

Rich and powerful with tones of rich golden varietal fruit ; lots of character, lots of appeal.

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Topper’s Mountain New England Gewurztraminer 2014

Posted: April 26, 2017

Lovely nose – smells like a rose garden with spicy lychee nuances. Gentle fruit flavours on a dry style of palate. Firm on the finish.

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Topper’s Mountain Barrel Ferment New England Gewurztraminer 2014

Posted: April 26, 2017

Lovely fragrances of rose petals with an herbaceous lift. Palate powerfully fruity with nice texture and good length of crisp acidity. Good drinking now but also plenty of cellaring potential. 5+

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Topper’s Mountain Barrel Ferment New England Riesling 2013

Posted: April 26, 2017

“Very different”, said one judge. Lots of pleasant surprises here. Creamy texture, peachy fruit and slight grippy oak. Fume style.

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Topper’s Mountain Bricolage Blanc New England Sauvignon Blanc 2013

Posted: April 26, 2017

Lifted tropical nose; some citrus. Big, fat and flavoursome in the mouth. Old school style.

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Topper’s Mountain Barrel Aged New England Sauvignon Blanc 2014

Posted: April 26, 2017

Intense gooseberry/passionfruit bouquet. Surprisingly rich and soft in the mouth. Drink now.

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Topper’s Mountain Wild Ferment New England Pinotage Viognier 2012

Posted: April 5, 2017

Lively ripe berry bouquet with a blend of dark chocolate and spicy cooked fruit flavours.

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Topper’s Mountain Barrel Ferment New England Sauvignon Blanc 2013

Posted: April 5, 2017

A creamy and complex food wine with lashings of very seductive oak and subtle hints of fruit.

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Topper’s Mountain New England Sauvignon Blanc 2013

Posted: April 5, 2017

A lively sweet fruit style with refreshing acidity and hints of European-like characters.

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Topper’s Mountain New England Tempranillo 2010

Posted: April 5, 2017

Bright red fruit aromas with some mature earthy notes. A rustic character to the generous licoricey palate. Lovely tannins.

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Topper’s Mountain Wild Ferment New England Tempranillo 2011

Posted: April 5, 2017

Full bodied and balanced with lifted spicy red fruit aromas and lively dark berry flavours.

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Topper’s Mountain Bricolage Blanc New England Chardonnay Blend 2014

Posted: April 4, 2017

Unusual floral aromas almost like rose petals. Very floral/perfumed palate. Interesting style.

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Topper’s Mountain Bricolage Blanc New England Chardonnay Blend 2013

Posted: April 4, 2017

Very floral/perfumed bouquet with similar flavours. Quite an aromatic and delicious wine.

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Toppers Mountain Sparkling New England Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2009

Posted: April 3, 2017

A bold firm sparkling showing some attractive rich age development. Dry on the finish.

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