Cricket Pitch White
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Best enjoyed fresh and vibrant, typically within 1 to 3 years of the vintage release.
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Fresh oysters, grilled white fish, goat cheese salad
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The story of Brokenwood's Cricket Pitch White is inextricably linked to the winery's playful and community-minded origins. In 1970, the founders cleared a portion of their newly acquired Hunter Valley property to plant vines, but famously spared a flat, grassy tract to establish a cricket pitch. This pitch became the site of legendary social matches against rival wineries and visiting teams. The Cricket Pitch White was created to capture this spirited, social energy. Traditionally crafted as a vibrant blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon sourced from premium vineyards across South Eastern Australia, this wine undergoes cool fermentation in stainless steel to preserve its bright, aromatic profile. It represents a classic Australian style, marrying the tropical punch and herbaceous lift of Sauvignon Blanc with the crisp, citrusy structure and refreshing acidity of Semillon.
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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.