Chardonnay

At its peak, the Broke Estate Chardonnay vineyard produced wonderful, award-winning wines and Max has slowly nurtured the vines back to near full production.   Four years of dedication and hard yakka re-trellising and re-training the vines have certainly paid off.

This New World Mendoza clone performs exceptionally well, delivering a full figure, fruity wine with the whiff of green apple it is known for.  We love a hint of vanilla in our Chardonnay so we use premium French oak barrels during the winemaking process for that beautiful lingering richness Chardonnay is known for.

Barbera

Barbera is the third most widely grown variety in Italy and it is almost a thousand years older than Cabernet Sauvignon, yet it is not very common here in Australia.  The wine is generally dark in colour but is actually quite light bodied with notes of cherry and strawberries. It is low in tannins and high in acidity, making it a perfect wine to pair with rich foods like cheese and meats.

The Broke Estate Barbera vines were planted in 1996 and after many years of neglect, we have resurrected the vineyard and the wine just keeps getting better year after year.

Shiraz

Planted in 1996 on the fertile alluvial soil of the Wollombi Brook, the Broke Estate Shiraz produced a fantastic Hunter Valley red and was recognised as among the best in the region.  The vines responded well to Max’s viticultural expertise and produced a small, yet impressive yields in 2016 and beyond.

As a family of Shiraz lovers, we are tasked with nurturing these premium vines back to full production and the quality Shiraz the Broke Estate label was known for.

Our Shiraz is a medium-bodied, new style red.  You shouldn’t expect the strong tannins and bold flavours of a Barossa Shiraz, but our Hunter Shiraz has wonderful berry aromas leading to a sweet fruit palate with finely balanced tannins.  Perfect to drink now or cellar for a few years.