Moppity Vineyards is located in Young, within the Hilltops wine region. The 170 acre vineyard sits at the highest elevation in the Hilltops and the 37 year old vines are among the oldest in the region. Since acquiring the vineyard in 2004, Jason and Alecia Brown have focused on producing medium-bodied wines that reflect the unique conditions of this high-altitude, cool-climate region.

100% free-run juice, cool fermented with partial moloactic fermentation and lees stirring to build texture. Puncheons declassified from the Moppity Single Block program were added to bring additional complexity.

The pear flavour are strong, the slip of oak subtle but important. This is a fresh, fruit-driven wine with vibrant peach, apple and pear-flavoured fruit characters swinging generously through the palate, the finish then honed and infused with cedarwood. There's craft to this wine. It has the flavour and energy and balance just right. Date Tasted: June 2026; Alcohol: 12.5%; Price: $35.00; Rating: 92 Points; Campbell Mattinson