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At Moppity, we have embraced the philosophy that great wines are made in the vineyard. Consequently, every effort is made in the vineyard to promote fruit quality. Minimal irrigation, bunch-thinning and careful pruning ensures low yields of highly concentrated fruit - providing wines of great flavour intensity and regional and varietal distinction. The original plantings are over 30 years old and are some of the oldest vines in the Hilltops region. Our wines are typically sourced from the old, gnarly, low-yielding vines. These old boys don't deliver much fruit but it's wonderfully concentrated. As they say: old vines make great wines! The vineyard is situated on dark red volcanic granitic clays, impregnated with basalt. Plantings include Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Riesling, Semillon and Viognier. The Hilltops climate is cool to moderate. Rainfall during the growing season is low, so we can control vigour and optimise flavour development. We generally have the benefit of a long, even ripening period - this supports flavour and colour development and underpins the intensity of our wines. Although early spring frost is an issue in the district, the Moppity vineyards are sited on undulating terrain, ensuring adequate frost drainage.
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