The Murrumbidgee is indeed flowing along the road to Tumblong Hills, a vineyard which, under the expert guidance of viticultural veteran Simon Robertson, has deservedly become one of the state's most reputable and quality sources of climate-appropriate alternative varieties.
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Situated at the northern foothills of the rugged Snowy Mountains, Tumblong's sustainably (SWA)-certified 200 hectares enjoy a unique combination of ironstone-rich volcanic soils and cool-climate, katabatic winds rolling down from the nearby Snowies.
As a result, the traditional staples of shiraz
and cabernet sauvignon do incredibly well
here, producing wines of pronounced intensity
and depth of flavour.
But these conditions are also highly favourable for myriad alternative varieties – most notably nebbiolo, fiano, sangiovese, chenin blanc and nero d'Avola. That we're able to see such exciting, pristine and completely varietal versions of these grapes at their respective price points is testament to both Simon's vision and the (highly undersung) terroir of Gundagai.
SUSTAINABILITY.
By repurposing organic vineyard waste and encouraging a diverse mix of pasture plant species, Tumblong Hills places a strong emphasis on building and maintaining superior soil structure which helps reduce reliance on water from the Murrumbidgee River. Tumblong Hills is also a member of Sustainable Winegrowing Australia.
Tumblong Hills is a certified member of
Sustainable Winegrowing Australia.
CURRENT RELEASES
TABLE OF PLENTY RANGE
TUMBLONG HILLS TABLE OF PLENTY FIANO
TUMBLONG HILLS TABLE OF PLENTY NEBBIOLO ROSÉ
TUMBLONG HILLS TABLE OF PLENTY BARBERA
TUMBLONG HILLS TABLE OF PLENTY NERO D'AVOLA
TUMBLONG HILLS TABLE OF PLENTY SANGIOVESE
TRACK WINDING BACK RANGE
TRACK WINDING BACK SHIRAZ
TRACK WINDING BACK CABERNET SAUVIGNON
TUMBLONG HILLS RANGE
TUMBLONG HILLS GUNDAGAI CHENIN BLANC
TUMBLONG HILLS GUNDAGAI SHIRAZ
J-BLOCK RANGE
TUMBLONG HILLS J-BLOCK CUVÉE SHIRAZ
TUMBLONG HILLS J-BLOCK CUVÉE CABERNET SAUVIGNON