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Brokenwood 2002 Graveyard Vineyard Shiraz (Hunter Valley)

Price $100

A gorgeous wine that defies the modern idea that wines have to be big and brash to be excellent. This one feels simultaneously fresh and old as the hills, with a meaty, merdy appeal. Red fruit aromas and flavors are concentrated and sprinkled in black pepper; the tannins are manageable now, but still substantial enough to age. A modest 13.5% alcohol, and, bless ’em… — D.T. (8/1/2005)

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Brokenwood 2007 Oakey Creek Semillon (Hunter Valley)

Cellar Selection

Price $32

Brokenwood’s three current-release Semillons, this one gets the nod as the most complete. It’s light to medium in weight, but oh so long and precise on the finish, and intense yet seemingly transparent, like spider’s silk, with fleeting glimpses of wet stones and moss. Try between 2015 and 2025. — J.C. (11/1/2011)

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Brokenwood 2007 Graveyard Vineyard Shiraz (Hunter Valley)

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Price $125

One of the Hunter Valley’s top bottlings, Brokenwood’s Graveyard Vineyard is still marked by hints of toasty oak at this young stage in its evolution. Vanilla accents lifted sour cherry and cranberry aromas, but on the palate the flavors darken and deepen, trending toward black cherries and plum. Has a nicely balanced, silky texture in the mouth, then a firm, long… — J.C. (2/1/2010)

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Brokenwood 2002 Cricket Pitch Red (McLaren Vale-Padthaway)

Price $17

This is quite a hodgepodge of a red—one with Cab, Merlot, Cab Franc and Shiraz—but boy, is it tasty. Svelte in size, there’s a briary-earthy component (wheat toast, smooth wood, earth, you name it) through and through, with firm red plum fruit flavors. With good hold on the midpalate, this reasonably priced red could easily go another couple of years. Imported by… — D.T. (8/1/2005)

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Brokenwood 2007 Shiraz (Hunter Valley)

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Price $36

Truth be told, the difference in quality between this wine and the $125 Graveyard Vineyard bottling doesn’t appear that great, so savvy consumers should jump on this Shiraz, which offers leather, coffee and roasted meat complexity allied to medium body, a creamy texture and a long, firmly structured finish. Drink 2015-2025. — J.C. (2/1/2010)

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Brokenwood 2008 Shiraz (McLaren Vale-Beechworth)

Price $27

An interesting blend of McLaren Vale and Beechworth fruit, this wine likewise blends bright berry fruit with subtly savory elements like smoke and leather. Tannins are soft and silky, showing a bit of creaminess on the midpalate. Drink now–2015. — J.C. (11/1/2011)

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Brokenwood 2006 ILR Reserve Vineyard Selection Semillon (Hunter Valley)

Cellar Selection

Price $48

Brokenwood’s flagship Semillon is light in body, with an acid structure that’s notable for its intensity. Aromas of struck flint and lime zest presage the crisp lime flavors and fresh, zippy finish. Give this puppy another few years in the cellar to gain honeyed nuance, then drink it over the next decade. — J.C. (11/1/2011)

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Brokenwood 2002 Wade Block 2 Shiraz (McLaren Vale)

Price $46

Smells smoldering but sweetish, a combo of roasted meat and very ripe berries. The palate’s texture is chalky, the tannins soft; the wine’s berry fruit swathed in loads of bitter chocolate. Warm overall. Finishes with a nutty note. Imported by Click Wine Group. — D.T. (10/1/2005)

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Cricket Pitch Cricket Pitch Cabernet Sauvignon-Shiraz-Merlot-Petit Verdot Graveyard Vineyard ILR Reserve Vineyard Selection Oakey Creek Rayner Vineyard Wade Block 2 Wade Block 2 Vineyard Selection

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Cabernet Blend Pinot Noir Red Blend Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon Semillon Shiraz

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