2022 Brokenwood Hunter Valley Shiraz

WINERY OF THE YEAR! - 2026 Halliday Wine Companion

Shiraz is a cornerstone at Brokenwood, and this Hunter Valley release shows just how good the style can be when it’s done with a light touch. The fruit comes from some of their best local vineyards, including younger vines at the famous Graveyard site, and 2022 turned out a beauty – cooler, wetter weather meant slower ripening and plenty of flavour.

In the winery things were kept nice and simple – small ferments, mostly French oak, and just enough time in barrel to round it out. The result is a medium-bodied red that’s bright with red fruit, a bit of spice, and that earthy savoury kick that makes Hunter Shiraz such a standout.

It’s smooth, fresh and seriously easy to drink, but still has enough structure to reward a few years in the cellar. Whether you’re pairing it with duck, veal or just opening a bottle midweek, this is Brokenwood doing what they do best – making smart, delicious Hunter Valley wine that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

96 points
"It traverses the boundary between modern and classic and has so much sass that you'll find it impossible to resist."
- Toni Paterson (Halliday Wine Companion)