Harlequin Dry White
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh seafood platters, grilled chicken breast, goat cheese salad
✨ Technical Specifications
Brokenwood's Harlequin Dry White is a vibrant and expressive multi-varietal blend that captures the playful spirit of New South Wales winemaking. Named after the colorful, patchwork costume of the classic Italian theatrical character, the Harlequin represents a harmonious assembly of classic white varieties, typically featuring Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Verdelho. Unlike the estate's single-vineyard, highly cellared Semillons, the Harlequin is crafted for immediate pleasure, combining the crisp, citrus-driven structure of Semillon with the tropical aromatics of Verdelho and the bright, grassy freshness of Sauvignon Blanc. It is fermented in stainless steel to preserve its clean, fruit-forward profile and lively acidity, making it an approachable and highly refreshing expression of the region's diverse terroir.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1970 by Sydney lawyers Tony Albert, John Beeston, and acclaimed wine critic James Halliday, Brokenwood Wines began on a modest 10-acre block in Pokolbin within the Hunter Valley of New South Wales. Guided for decades by veteran managing director and chief winemaker Iain Riggs, the estate evolved from a passionate weekend venture into one of Australia's most prestigious and benchmark wine producers. Brokenwood embraces a philosophy of precise, low-intervention winemaking designed to let terroir and varietal clarity shine across both estate-grown Hunter Valley fruit and carefully selected parcels across Australia. The winery has achieved global acclaim particularly for its crisp, cellar-worthy Hunter Valley Semillons and its flagship Graveyard Vineyard Shiraz, alongside popular lifestyle bottlings like the iconic Cricket Pitch label.