Wildwood Road Cabernet Sauvignon
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 15 years from the vintage release.
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Roasted lamb leg with rosemary, grilled ribeye steak, aged cheddar cheese
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While Brokenwood is deeply rooted in the Hunter Valley, their curiosity and pursuit of exceptional terroir led them to Western Australia's prestigious Margaret River. The 'Wildwood Road' Cabernet Sauvignon represents this exploration, sourcing fruit from the cooler, northern reaches of the region along the iconic Wildwood Road. This area is celebrated for its gravelly loam soils and strong maritime influence from the Indian Ocean, which tempers the afternoon heat. Brokenwood applies its signature minimal-intervention winemaking philosophy to this fruit, utilizing traditional open-top fermenters and French oak maturation. The resulting wine is a classic expression of Margaret River Cabernet, characterized by leafy herbaceous notes, bright cassis, and structured, fine-grained tannins that reflect the ancient soils of the West.
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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.