8 Rows Sauvignon Blanc Semillon
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Best enjoyed fresh and vibrant within 1 to 3 years of vintage release.
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Fresh oysters with mignonette, grilled snapper with herbs, goat cheese salad.
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Brokenwood's 8 Rows Sauvignon Blanc Semillon is a vibrant and contemporary expression of a classic Australian white blend. While the estate is globally renowned for its cellaring-grade Hunter Valley Semillon, the 8 Rows label represents an approachable, fresh, and highly aromatic style designed for immediate enjoyment. The name pays tribute to the meticulous, small-scale vineyard management where specific rows are selected to achieve the perfect balance of fruit profile and acidity. By blending the expressive, tropical, and herbaceous qualities of Sauvignon Blanc with the structural lemon-lime spine of Semillon, Brokenwood crafts a beautifully balanced wine. Fermented entirely in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, this wine undergoes no oak aging, ensuring that the pristine fruit flavors and crisp, clean regional character remain the absolute focus.
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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.