Rayner Vineyard Shiraz
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Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from vintage release, with top vintages cellaring gracefully for up to 20 years.
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Roasted rack of lamb, slow-cooked beef cheek, mature hard cheeses
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Brokenwood’s connection to the Rayner Vineyard in McLaren Vale, South Australia, represents one of the most enduring cross-regional partnerships in Australian wine history. While Brokenwood is proudly anchored in the Hunter Valley, they have sourced fruit from this iconic McLaren Vale site since 1978. Planted on the unique, ancient sandy soils of the region, these old vines produce a Shiraz of incredible depth, structure, and complexity. Unlike the medium-bodied, savory style of the Hunter Valley, the Rayner Vineyard Shiraz showcases the rich, dark-fruited, and chocolatey characters typical of McLaren Vale, balanced by fine-grained tannins from careful maturation in French oak. It is a testament to Brokenwood's ability to capture the distinct voice of South Australia's premier terroirs.
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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.