Moppity Vineyards
Moppity Vineyards operates in Southern New South Wales, a region defined by cool-climate viticulture and continental conditions that favor structured red wines. The winery's portfolio centers on Shiraz, where the Escalier and Reserve bottlings demonstrate the variety's capacity for depth and complexity in this terroir. The Escalier Shiraz, rated 92.5 by prestige critics including Wine Advocate, Wine Spectator, and Decanter, represents the winery's signature expression. The Reserve Shiraz follows at 91.6, offering a secondary perspective on the house's approach to the variety. Beyond Shiraz, Moppity explores Nebbiolo—a varietal more commonly associated with Italy's Piedmont—through the Cato La Promessa, rated 90.0 by the same panel of critics. This range suggests a winery engaged with both regional classics and considered experimentation, drawing recognition from Wine Enthusiast, Falstaff, and other established critics.
Critics
Wine Advocate, Wine Enthusiast