{"product_id":"brokenwood-graveyard-vineyard-shiraz-2023","title":"2023 Brokenwood Graveyard Vineyard Shiraz | 99 Point Hunter Valley Icon","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 99 Point Australian Icon | One of the Greatest Graveyard Shiraz Releases Ever\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Australian Shiraz legend — breathtaking purity, effortless power and extraordinary length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVines planted in 1968. 99 Halliday. 98 Wine Front. One of Australia's great collectible wines.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points – The Wine Front | 98 Points Ken Gargett | 98 Points Ray Jordan | 98 Points Shanteh Wale | 97 Points JamesSuckling.com | 97+ Points The Wine Advocate | 97 points The R Review \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Hunter Valley Shiraz | Power, Purity \u0026amp; Extraordinary Finesse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“One of the great Graveyard releases — profound yet effortless, with magnificent fruit, ultra-fine tannins and the structure to evolve for decades.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep crimson-red with vibrant purple hues, immediately showing the youth, purity and energy of this exceptional vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intensely fragrant with \u003cstrong\u003eblackberry, raspberry, plum and bramble fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e, layered with violet, red spice, graphite, tobacco, earth, olive and subtle savoury complexity. Despite its concentration, there's nothing heavy or overripe about the aromatics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is where the 2023 becomes extraordinary. Medium-bodied in classic Hunter Valley fashion, yet carrying enormous depth and intensity. Layers of red, blue and black fruits flow across the palate with remarkable ease, supported by perfectly judged natural acidity and \u003cstrong\u003esilky, ultra-fine tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally long, seamless and persistent. Dark fruit, spice and savoury Hunter characters continue through a finish of extraordinary balance and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is \u003cstrong\u003epower without weight\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim – 2023 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points – Ken Gargett, Wine Pilot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points – Ray Jordan, Wine Pilot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points – Shanteh Wale, Wine Pilot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e97+ Points – The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is an extraordinary wall of critical acclaim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday's Toni Paterson calls the 2023 a benchmark for the Hunter Valley and a wine worthy of any serious collection. Gary Walsh at The Wine Front went even further, describing it as \u003cstrong\u003eone of the finest young Shiraz wines he has tasted\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCould This Be the Greatest Graveyard Ever Made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's not marketing hyperbole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine Advocate's Erin Larkin places the 2023 alongside the brilliant \u003cstrong\u003e2018\u003c\/strong\u003e, writing that the 2018 had been the finest Graveyard made to that point but suggesting the \u003cstrong\u003e2023 may eventually surpass it\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrokenwood itself places the wine in the company of celebrated Graveyard vintages including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1986 • 1998 • 2014 • 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's remarkable company. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Graveyard Vineyard – An Australian Icon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story begins in \u003cstrong\u003e1968\u003c\/strong\u003e, when the Graveyard Vineyard was planted at Pokolbin in the Hunter Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday it covers approximately \u003cstrong\u003e15 hectares\u003c\/strong\u003e, divided into 11 distinct blocks, with the original Shiraz genetics preserved within the vineyard. Its \u003cstrong\u003eheavy clay soils\u003c\/strong\u003e naturally produce low yields and intensely flavoured fruit. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first wine labelled \u003cstrong\u003eGraveyard Vineyard Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e appeared in 1983.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt subsequently became one of Australia's most recognised single-vineyard wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd its status has only grown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLangton's 1st Classified\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGraveyard Vineyard Shiraz was included in the \u003cstrong\u003einaugural Langton's Classification in 1991\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has now been elevated to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1st Classified\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe highest tier of the current Langton's Classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat places Graveyard in the same elite classification tier as Australian icons including \u003cstrong\u003ePenfolds Grange, Henschke Hill of Grace, Mount Mary Quintet and Wendouree Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't simply one of the Hunter Valley's great wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's one of Australia's great wines.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 vintage was produced from extremely low-yielding old vines grown on the Graveyard Vineyard's heavy clay soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe season was challenging. La Niña brought Brokenwood extraordinary rainfall through 2022, but conditions eventually cleared and the old-vine blocks were harvested between \u003cstrong\u003e17 and 20 February 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe late harvest allowed the fruit to achieve superb tannin ripeness. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaking included:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3-day cold soak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efollowed by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4–5 day fermentation at 23–25°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand maturation in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% French oak – only 15% new.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat last number is important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't a wine built around expensive new oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's built around the vineyard.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oak sits quietly underneath the fruit, allowing Graveyard's extraordinary character to remain front and centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e13.5% Alcohol – Power Without Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most impressive things about the 2023 is the alcohol:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e13.5%.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's a crucial part of understanding great Hunter Valley Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't Barossa Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine doesn't need enormous ripeness or alcohol to create intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, Graveyard delivers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume • Savouriness • Fine Tannins • Natural Acidity • Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe intensity comes from the vineyard and the old vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHunter Valley Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHunter Valley, New South Wales\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat Hunter Shiraz has a personality unlike almost anything else in Australian wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its best, it's medium-bodied rather than massive, with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed \u0026amp; Dark Fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeather\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOlive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine Tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand remarkable longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 Graveyard captures that regional identity beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Suckling awarded it \u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e, highlighting the wine's balance, length, fresh blackberry fruit, silky finish and ultra-fine tannins. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow-roasted lamb shoulder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOsso Bucco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry-aged rib-eye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Wellington\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBraised beef cheek\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild mushroom dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature hard cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrokenwood specifically recommends \u003cstrong\u003eOsso Bucco or slow-roasted lamb shoulder\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis belongs in the cellar.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRay Jordan gives the wine a drinking window through \u003cstrong\u003e2055\u003c\/strong\u003e, while Shanteh Wale sees at least another two decades of development ahead. The Wine Front lists \u003cstrong\u003e2028–2049+\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of those rare Australian reds where buying several bottles makes enormous sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne for now.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne at 10 years.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne at 20 years.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd potentially beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not simply another highly rated Australian Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook at what you're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points – Ken Gargett\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points – Ray Jordan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points – Shanteh Wale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97+ Points – The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistoric vineyard planted in 1968\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLangton's 1st Classified\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly 15% new French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e13.5% alcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecades of cellaring potential\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd your RRP:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$375.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's particularly striking because Brokenwood currently lists the \u003cstrong\u003e2023 Graveyard Vineyard Shiraz at $500 per bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e$375\u003c\/strong\u003e, this becomes a seriously compelling opportunity to buy one of Australia's great collectible wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scores are phenomenal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard is legendary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pedigree stretches back decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut what makes the 2023 really exciting is the possibility that we're looking at something even greater:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA future benchmark for Graveyard itself.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful. Effortless. Silky. Profound.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2023 Brokenwood Graveyard Vineyard Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e is Hunter Valley Shiraz at the absolute highest level — a wine of extraordinary purity and refinement that deserves its place alongside Australia's greatest reds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99 Halliday. 98 Wine Front. Four 98-Point Reviews. Langton's 1st Classified. $375 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 A genuine Australian icon and potentially one of the greatest Graveyard Vineyard Shiraz releases ever produced. 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