2023 Topper's Mountain Gewurztraminer

Topper’s Mountain is doing things differently up in the New England high country, and their Gewürz has effectively become their flagship wine.

Sitting nearly 900 metres up on volcanic soils, Mark Kirkby and the team have found a spot where this variety can actually keep its cool, producing a wine that’s far more interesting than the overripe, soapy styles you might have tried before.

It's handled with a real 'minimal intervention' mindset - wild fermented in a mix of old barrels and ceramic eggs, then left on lees for eight months. It’s bottled without fining or filtration, which keeps all that hard-earned texture intact. 

Instead of the typical floral explosion, this leans into a more rugged, botanical spectrum. Think preserved citrus and a distinct forest-floor woodiness, backed by a cool herbaceousness and a waxy, honeyed depth. If you want a white wine with character and story, this is an absolute standout.

95 points "Exceptional wine. So much spice, exotic in nature... Lighter weight texture than one would expect, crispness too... Extreme persistence. Outstanding." - Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)