Brokenwood Cricket Pitch Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2023 (6 Bottles) Hunter Valley

by Wines Australia

$141.00 GST Included

AUSTRALIA WIDE SHIPPING INCLUDED

Tasting Notes
Excellent green/yellow colour. Our style for this wine is to not have too many green grassy characters, but more lifted tropical Sauvignon Blanc aromas and melon notes. Lovely soft round entry on the palate and even at 12.0% there is plenty of fruit richness. Grapefruit flavours and a zesty acidity give a pleasing finish to the wine. A perfect summer drink and great with a wide range of food.
Vinification
Fruit outside the Hunter Valley is processed to the primary juice stage before transport to the winery in the Hunter Valley for fermentation and blending. This ensures the delicate grape and fruit aromas are preserved. A small percentage (approximately 5%) of this wine was fermented in barrel.
Winemaker Comments
We’re quite proud to introduce this wine as it is the 26th vintage of the blend. The label didn’t get the full Cricket Pitch livery until the 1995 vintage, although the Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot was labelled as Cricket Pitch for the 1991 wine released in 1993. This wine is a blend of 60% Sauvignon Blanc and 40% Semillon, one of the highest proportions of Sauvignon Blanc we’ve bottled. Four regions make up the blend being Cowra 85%, Hunter Valley 5%, Orange 3% and McLaren Vale 7%. This wine also highlights our desire for lower alcohol and weighs in at 12.0% and with plenty of zesty fruit lift.
Food Pairing
A dozen freshly shucked oysters and a whole baked barramundi for lunch or a spicy Asian laksa for dinner.
Drink
An easy drinking wine to chill and enjoy this summer.
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Description

Established in 1970, Brokenwood Wines is one of Australia’s most reputable wine labels and a must-visit while you’re in the Hunter Valley. Consistently listed as a 5 star winery, Brokenwood is home to the famous Graveyard Vineyard Shiraz, the highly acclaimed ILR Reserve Semillon, and the popular Cricket Pitch range.

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