Welcome to our wine bar and book talk central!
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We are hosting two more author talks before the end of the year (see below). [Unfortunately we have had to postpone Rhys' talk]
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Just a reminder too that now that we have an awesome reverse cycle airconditioner/heater, the bar is warm in winter and cool in summer so just right for that end of year party and summer event.
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Jeremy will be away in late December and early January taking a group through China.
Upcoming Events
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December 5 We are delighted to welcome back Michael Brissenden
to the wine bar, as he talks about his new novel Dust.
Tickets available in early November.
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Also, as a sneak preview - for those hanging out for Chris Hammer's 5th visit to the wine bar - this time around I am delighted to announce that Chris is going to be a speaker at our 4th Boorowa Literary Festival on June 19 and June 20th of 2026! More author names to come!
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(For your own China tour contact Jeremy on
Our Wine List
"This region may sit under the radar but its not one to overlook."
Halliday Wine Companion 2020
Photo by Jane Adams
The aim of our wine bar is simple: we wish to champion the cool climate wines of the Hilltops region.
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As such, we offer wine by the glass and by the bottle - and, thankfully, due to regulatory changes we can also offer a limited take-away service too - and we are keeping it simple.
If it is from Hilltops we will endeavour to stock it, within the restraints imposed by us being a regional small bar. If we do not have what you are after then we will also try to bring some in for your next visit.
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Hilltops is the Geographical Indicator (what the French call the appellation) designating the specific area where our fantastic wine comes from. Geographers love to make things dense and complex, but the simplest thing is to show you the map. Effectively the Hilltops GI includes the towns of Boorowa, Harden-Murrumburrah, Wallendbeen, Nubba, Wombat, Kingsvale, Barwang, Murringo, Monteagle and Young.
The Hilltops GI includes the towns of Boorowa, Harden-Murrumburrah, Wallendbeen, Nubba, Wombat, Kingsvale, Barwang, Murringo, Monteagle and Young.
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Within this region are such wine makers as Freeman Vineyards, Moppity Vineyards, Grove Estate, Trandari Wines, Ballinaclash Wines and Fruits, 2586 Wines, Lockwood Vineyard, Lindsays Woodunga Hill Winery, Burrangong Winery and Chalkers Crossing Winery. (The italicised names link you to their own websites). McWilliams also made wines from grapes grown at the historical vineyards at Barwang.
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The region also has its own website which contains much information about the wineries, and we encourage you to check it out: Hilltops Wine.
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Also, because the grapes grown in the region are so good, many other winemakers beyond the Hilltops region make use of them in their own wines. Look for the label 'Hilltops' on wines from places as diverse as Gundog Estate to Coorong Estate.
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