Brokenwood Wines, in the heart of the Hunter Valley, can lay claim to not only an iconic vineyard with the Graveyard Vineyard but to the preservation of a wine fraternity that proudly has as its mission statement, 'to make great wine and have fun.' The Hunter Valley is renowned for its dry table wines of Semillon and Shiraz. Brokenwood's production of these is further supported by premium grapes sources 'from all the right regions for all the right reasons' such as Orange, Beechworth and McLaren Vale.

The bouquet half suggests the use of oak – not the case – but caught the English tasters of yore who were convinced this depth of flavour had to be oak-derived. It’s a hypnotic wine, with Meyer lemon driving the citrus circus and wheels of acidity. Date: Nov 2023; Alcohol: 11%; Price: $100.00; Drink by: 2042; Rating: 98 Points & Top 100 Wines for 2023; James Halliday Wine Companion