Our Vines – Our Vineyards Shape Our Wines
-
Choosing Varieties that suit the Unique Hilltops Region
Chardonnay, Viognier, Riessling, Fiano, Vermentino, Sangiovese, Nebbiolo, Barbera, Grenache, Tempranillo, Touriga National, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon.
-
Ancient Rich Soils, Unique Microclimate
The Hilltops’ unique terroir is the key to our high-quality grapes. Deep, free draining decomposed granite soils, topped with rich red topsoil blown in from Central Australia over millennia, combine with a distinct cool climate – cold winters, dry summers with warm days and cool nights – to create perfect conditions for ripening.
-
First Planted in 1997 across diverse Hilltops locations
Planted in the 1990’s, our two vineyard sites in the Hilltops region utilise the diverse soil compositions and altitudes to grow low yielding, premium grapes that express the characteristics of this amazing region. Soil type, altitude and microclimate are all carefully considered when selecting the varieties we grow.
Our Wines - A Minimal Intervention Approach. A Pure Expression Of The Grapes
Ballinaclash Wines are small batch, single vineyard wines crafted by French winemaker Chris Derez. Since our first vintage in 2005 we have partnered with Chris to create some truly exceptional wines that reflect the unique terroir and vintage of each season. With over 30 years of wine making experience Chris knows when to intervene and when to stand back and let the grapes do their thing.
Awards and Accolades
-
2024 Sarah Fiano
– Gold Medal in Canberra and District Wine Show
2023 Ned Nebbiolo
– Silver Medal in Canberra and Region Wine Show
2022 Ned Touriga
– Gold Medal in Canberra and Region Wine Show
– Silver Medal in NSW Small Wine Makers Show
2021 Jack Shiraz
– Best Red Wine of Show and Best Shiraz of Show in Canberra and Region Wine Show
2019 Tom Cabernet Sauvignon
– Best Cabernet Sauvignon in Australia and New Zealand Boutique Wine Show
– Best Cabernet Sauvignon in NSW Wine Awards
– Best Cabernet Sauvignon in Hilltops Wine Awards
2018 Ned Touriga
– Chair of Judges Trophy for Best Hilltops Wine in NSW Wine Awards
2017 Thomas Cabernet Sauvignon
– Best Red Wine and Gold Medal in NSW Small Wine Makers Show
– Gold Medal in Australian Cool Climate Wine Show
– Gold Medal in Canberra and Region Wine Show
2016 Edward Shiraz
– Best Shiraz and Best Red Wine of Show in NSW Small Wine Awards
– Champion Wine of Show, Best Dry Red, Best Shiraz in Canberra and Region Wine Show
– Best Wine of Show and Best Shiraz in Hilltops Wine Show
– Gold Medal in National Cool Climate Wine Show
2015 Joseph Cabernet Sauvignon
– Best Cabernet Sauvignon in NSW Wine Awards
– Top Gold in Cairns Show Wine Awards
– Gold Medal in Australian Cool Climate Wine Show
– Gold Medal in NSW Small Winemakers Show
2014 Sub Tuum Shiraz
– Gold Medal in NSW Wine Awards
– Gold Medal in National Cool Climate Wine Show
– Gold Medal in NSW Small Winemakers Show
– Gold Medal in Australian Cool Climate Wine Show
– Gold Medal in Canberra and Region Wine Show
2009 Peter Shiraz
– Gold Medal in Australian Cool Climate Wine Show
2008 Daniel Cabernet Sauvignon
– Gold Medal in Australian Cool Climate Wine Show
– Gold Medal in Cowra Wine Show
2007 Patrick Shiraz
– Gold Medal in Cowra Wine Show
-
“Ballinaclash is proudly owned and operated by the Mullany family. They are among the
most innovative, hard-working and visionary families in the country, the very backbone of
our farming community. No opportunity goes untested. While stone fruit and cherries have
been grown since 1965, 2nd generation Cath and Peter Mullany planted wine grapes in 1997.
These traditional and new wave varieties now form an integral cog in the Ballinaclash plan.
Multiple wine awards attest to the quality of these cool-climate Hilltops Region wines. Visit
the rustic farm-gate and cellar door soon to taste and buy these delightful wines and the
plethora of Ballinaclash stone fruit and cherry products.”
Peter Bourne The Wine Man
