Forest Edge Vineyard Pinot Noir
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Typically best enjoyed 3–8 years from vintage release.
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roasted duck, creamy mushroom risotto, seared salmon
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While Brokenwood is famously anchored in the Hunter Valley, their quest for the ultimate cool-climate Pinot Noir led them to the high-altitude slopes of the Orange region in New South Wales. The Forest Edge Vineyard, perched at approximately 800 meters above sea level on the volcanic soils of Mount Canobolas, provides the perfect chilly sanctuary for this temperamental grape. First planted in the late 1990s, this vineyard yields fruit with remarkable natural acidity and an intense aromatic profile. Brokenwood utilizes traditional open-pot fermenters and careful French oak maturation to craft a Pinot Noir that beautifully balances bright red cherry fruit with complex, savory forest-floor undertones, representing a superb expression of Australian cool-climate viticulture.
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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.