Mistress Block Vineyard Shiraz
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Typically best enjoyed 5–20 years from vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
roasted duck, slow-cooked lamb shanks, creamy mushroom risotto
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The Mistress Block Vineyard Shiraz is one of Brokenwood's highly coveted single-vineyard releases, sourced from a precious patch of old vines planted in 1968. Situated adjacent to the legendary Graveyard Vineyard in the Hunter Valley, the Mistress Block gets its cheeky name from its historical status as the 'other' vineyard, receiving meticulous attention and love. The heavy clay soils of this block yield a distinctively elegant, medium-bodied Shiraz. Traditional Hunter Valley winemaking techniques are employed, including fermentation in open-top oak vats followed by aging in French oak puncheons. The resulting wine is celebrated for its savory complexity, showcasing bright red fruits, earthy undertones, fine-grained tannins, and a signature cracked black pepper character that defines classic Hunter Valley Shiraz.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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.