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 lawyers Tony Albert, John Beeston, and acclaimed wine critic James Halliday, Brokenwood Wines began on a modest 10-acre block in Pokolbin within the Hunter Valley of New South Wales. Guided for decades by veteran managing director and chief winemaker Iain Riggs, the estate evolved from a passionate weekend venture into one of Australia's most prestigious and benchmark wine producers. Brokenwood embraces a philosophy of precise, low-intervention winemaking designed to let terroir and varietal clarity shine across both estate-grown Hunter Valley fruit and carefully selected parcels across Australia. The winery has achieved global acclaim particularly for its crisp, cellar-worthy Hunter Valley Semillons and its flagship Graveyard Vineyard Shiraz, alongside popular lifestyle bottlings like the iconic Cricket Pitch label.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13.5-14.0%