Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 3–8 years from vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted lamb shanks, grilled ribeye steak, rich beef stew
✨ Technical Specifications
While Brokenwood is deeply rooted in the Hunter Valley, their quest for outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot naturally drew them to the premium terroirs of South Australia. This classic Australian blend showcases the synergy between the structured, cassis-driven Cabernet Sauvignon and the fleshy, plum-rich Merlot. Sourcing from esteemed South Australian regions allows Brokenwood to capture the generous fruit profile and robust structural integrity that the state is legendary for. The wine is traditionally matured in a combination of French and American oak barriques, resulting in a seamless integration of dark berry fruits, subtle dried herbs, and warm spice notes that pay homage to Australia's rich history of multi-regional blending.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1970 by Sydney solicitors James Halliday, John Beeston, and Tony Albert, Brokenwood Wines began on a ten-acre Pokolbin parcel initially intended as a cricket ground. Situated in the lower Hunter Valley against the Brokenback Mountain Range, the estate operates on alluvial loams and heavy clay soils, shaped by a warm, humid subtropical climate with cooling maritime breezes. While historically anchored by its renowned Graveyard Vineyard Shiraz, Brokenwood established equivalent global renown for its pure, cellar-worthy white wines. The estate practices certified viticulture under Sustainable Winegrowing Australia standards, supervised in cellar operations by Chief Winemaker Stuart Hordern following Iain Riggs's transformative tenure. Renowned benchmark expressions include the single-vineyard and aged ILR Reserve Semillon—celebrated for low-alcohol tension, racy citrus acidity, and nuanced toast developments without oak maturation—alongside single-site iterations like Stanleigh Park Vineyard Semillon and cool-climate chardonnays from Beechworth and Orange.
🍇 Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
🍷 ABV
13.5-14.0%