Graveyard Vineyard Chardonnay
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Typically best enjoyed 3–8 years from vintage release.
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roasted chicken, pan-seared salmon, creamy mushroom risotto
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While Brokenwood's legendary Graveyard Vineyard is globally renowned for producing one of Australia's most iconic Shiraz wines, the estate's mastery extends brilliantly to Chardonnay. Founded in 1970 in the Hunter Valley, Brokenwood has long championed single-vineyard expression. Because the heavy clay soils of the historic Graveyard Vineyard—originally designated as a town cemetery but never used as one—are uniquely suited to Shiraz, Brokenwood's premium Chardonnay program focuses on other exceptional terroirs, such as the sandy loams of the Belford Vineyard in the Hunter Valley and cooler high-altitude sites in Beechworth and Orange. These wines represent the pinnacle of modern Australian Chardonnay: elegant, complex, and driven by bright citrus and stone fruit characters, balanced by fine French oak integration and a creamy texture derived from lees stirring.
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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.