Forest Edge Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc
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Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 3 years from vintage release to capture its vibrant freshness and aromatic intensity.
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Goat cheese salad, fresh oysters, grilled white fish
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While Brokenwood is anchored in the Hunter Valley, their pursuit of exceptional cool-climate fruit 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, benefits from rich volcanic soils and a chilly climate that slows grape ripening. This allows the Sauvignon Blanc grapes to develop intense aromatic profiles of passionfruit, gooseberry, and bright citrus while retaining a crisp, flinty acidity. Brokenwood employs careful, minimal-intervention winemaking, primarily using temperature-controlled stainless steel fermentation to preserve the pristine, vibrant fruit character and mineral drive that defines this elegant high-altitude terroir.
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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.