Four Winds Vineyards Riesling
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Typically vibrant and crisp upon release, but possesses excellent cellaring potential, easily evolving and improving over 5 to 15 years from the vintage.
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Freshly shucked oysters, spicy Asian cuisine, pan-seared white fish
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While Brokenwood is iconically rooted in the Hunter Valley, their search for world-class cool-climate fruit led them to the Canberra District, specifically the acclaimed Four Winds Vineyard in Murrumbateman. Situated at an elevation of approximately 600 meters on volcanic soils of decomposed granite and red clay loam, this vineyard experiences warm days and very cool nights. This dramatic diurnal temperature swing is perfect for preserving the natural acidity and delicate aromatics of Riesling. Brokenwood's minimal-intervention winemaking style coaxes out a pristine, mineral-driven expression of the grape, celebrating the unique terroir of one of Australia's premier Riesling regions.
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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.