Jelka Vineyard Riesling
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Vibrant and intensely fresh upon release, this wine can be enjoyed immediately or cellared for 5–15 years to develop classic aged complexity, characterized by honeyed, toasty notes.
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fresh oysters, salt and pepper squid, spicy Thai curry
✨ wine.spec_sheet
While Brokenwood is deeply rooted in the Hunter Valley, their pursuit of varietal excellence has led them to source exceptional fruit from Australia's other premier cool-climate regions. The Jelka Vineyard Riesling is a testament to this exploration, hailing from the prestigious Eden Valley in South Australia. Renowned for its high elevation, ancient soils, and cool nights, the Eden Valley provides the perfect conditions for Riesling to ripen slowly while retaining its signature electric acidity. Brokenwood's winemaking approach here is one of minimal intervention, utilizing protective handling and cool fermentation in stainless steel to preserve the pristine primary fruit and distinct mineral drive of the vineyard.
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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.