8 Rows Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot
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Typically best enjoyed within 3 to 7 years from vintage release to appreciate its vibrant fruit character and soft tannins.
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Roasted lamb chops, classic beef bolognese, grilled portobello mushrooms.
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Brokenwood's 8 Rows Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot represents the winery's talent for crafting highly approachable, balanced, and food-friendly wines that showcase classic Australian blending traditions. While Brokenwood is deeply rooted in the Hunter Valley, this cuvée often draws on premium fruit from established maritime and cool-climate regions across South Australia to achieve its signature plushness and structure. The name 8 Rows pays homage to the micro-selection of specific vineyard rows chosen for their optimal sun exposure and balanced yields. The wine undergoes traditional fermentation followed by maturation in seasoned French and American oak barriques, resulting in a harmonious marriage of Cabernet's structured blackcurrant and mint notes with Merlot's soft, fleshy plum characters. It is a testament to Brokenwood's philosophy of minimal intervention, delivering an elegant everyday red with excellent varietal expression.
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Established in 1970 by Tony Albert, John Beeston, and legendary wine critic James Halliday, Brokenwood Wines has evolved from a boutique passion project into one of Australia’s most prestigious wine estates. Situated in the historic Hunter Valley at 401 McDonalds Road, Pokolbin, New South Wales 2320, Australia, the winery is celebrated for its exceptional single-vineyard wines and a philosophy centered on minimal intervention to showcase pure varietal character. Brokenwood is most famous for its iconic Graveyard Vineyard Shiraz, widely considered one of the country's finest medium-bodied reds, alongside its world-class, pristine Hunter Valley Semillon. Under the esteemed guidance of longtime winemaker Iain Riggs and current Chief Winemaker Stuart Hordern, the estate continues to set the benchmark for elegant, terroir-driven Australian wines. Discover more at their official website: https://www.brokenwood.com.au.