Wade Block 2 Shiraz
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Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Slow-roasted lamb shoulder, grilled ribeye steak, mature hard cheeses
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Brokenwood’s Wade Block 2 Shiraz represents a masterful bridge between the Hunter Valley-based producer and the premium terroir of McLaren Vale in South Australia. Sourced from the Wade Block 2 vineyard, situated in the Willunga foothills, this wine showcases the rich, generous character of McLaren Vale Shiraz refined by Brokenwood's elegant, minimal-intervention winemaking philosophy. The vineyard, planted in 1994 on ancient clay soils over limestone, benefits from cooling gulf breezes that preserve natural acidity and structure. The wine typically undergoes fermentation in open-top vessels before aging in French oak puncheons and barriques, resulting in a complex profile of dark plum, blackberry, savory spice, and fine-grained, structured tannins.
🍾 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.