A much-lauded Shiraz from the Hunter Valley in New South Wales, and an excellent vintage. A slightly opaque, dark ruby-purple colour in the glass. A fragrance of bramble, boysenberry, violet, blackcurrant, toasted spice, bay leaf and graphite. A mouth-filling generosity into the palate, with the spice accented by some warming oak. Acidity adds brightness and length to a fairly tight and compact structure. Fine tannin adds even more spine, with a solid grip. The power and gravitas needs to loosen a little before this big wine offers up its best – hold for another few years. 92pts
Brokenwood Graveyard Shiraz 2018
