Verona Vineyard Shiraz
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Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from vintage release.
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Roasted duck, grilled lamb chops, wild mushroom risotto
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The Verona Vineyard, situated on Hermitage Road in the Pokolbin sub-region of the Hunter Valley, was planted in 1968. This historic site is renowned for its red clay loam soils, which impart a distinct mineral complexity and elegant structure to the Shiraz grapes grown here. Brokenwood's Verona Vineyard Shiraz is a classic representation of the traditional Hunter Valley style: medium-bodied, savory, and deeply aromatic. Unlike the heavier Shiraz styles of warmer Australian regions, the Verona Vineyard expression focuses on bright red fruits, earthiness, white pepper, and fine-grained, silky tannins. The wine is typically aged in French oak puncheons to preserve the pure, site-specific fruit character and vibrant acidity that defines this historic 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.