Brokenwood Cricket Pitch Red
$2199each
$263DOZEN
WineryBrokenwood
Fruit CabernetSauv Shiraz Merlot PetitVerdot
Regions
  New South Wales
Each $21.99
$263.00
Available by the dozen
The first block of Brokenwood vines ever planted were on a cricket pitch. Acquisition of this ten acre property along McDonalds Rd in October of 1970 almost fell into competitor's hands during a bidding war against Hungerford Hill. By the time the site became productive in 1973, Brokenwood had established themselves at the apex of a resurgence in Hunter Valley viticulture. Cricket Pitch is a varietally rich mix of Cabernet and Shiraz, Merlot and Petit Verdot, from vineyards in the central ranges of New South Wales, Beechworth and McLaren Vale.
Fashioned to a fruit driven, drink now styling, Cricket Pitch is an entry level into one of the nation's most collectable labels. A precious block separating Cricket Pitch and the eminent Graveyard Vineyard has remained elusive to Brokenwood, who were taunted for many years with outrageous invoices sent to them by neighbouring Hungerford Hill over the collection of firewood. The warring estates have now called a truce in the interest of fine wine. Cabernet and Shiraz, Merlot and Petit Verdot are crushed into vinomatic fermenters and treated to a three day cold soak prior to vinification. Upon completion, Cricket Pitch is matured eighteen months in a selection of seasoned American and French oak barriques.
TASTING NOTES
Medium to dark garnet. Aromas of red cherry and milled spice, vanillin and earth notes. Mid weight palate with some Cabernet cedar up front that leads to soft Shiraz richness. The oak regime is mainly older American and French so limited impact although some vanillin on both nose and palate with a long sweet finish. A drink now style that will continue to soften, excellent fruit flavours and balance being the features.
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Regions McLaren Vale
  South Australia
  Each $33.99
  $407.00
Available by the dozen
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Brokenwood Chardonnay
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Fruit Chardonnay
Regions Beechworth
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  Each $28.99
  $347.00
Available in cartons of six
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Brokenwood Cricket Pitch Red
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Fruit CabernetSauv Shiraz Merlot PetitVerdot
Regions
  New South Wales
  Each $21.99
  $263.00
Available by the dozen
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Brokenwood Cricket Pitch White
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Fruit SauvBlanc Semillon
Regions
  New South Wales
  Each $21.99
  $263.00
Available by the dozen
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Brokenwood Eight Rows Cabernet Merlot
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Fruit CabernetSauv Merlot
Regions Hunter Valley
  New South Wales
  Each $24.99
  $299.00
Available by the dozen
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Brokenwood Forest Edge Vineyard Chardonnay
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Fruit Chardonnay
Regions Cowra Beechworth Orange
  New South Wales
  Each $66.49
  $797.00
Available in cartons of six
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Brokenwood Graveyard Vineyard Shiraz
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Fruit Shiraz
Regions Hunter Valley
  New South Wales
  Each $299.99
  $3599.00
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Brokenwood Hunter Valley Shiraz
WineryBrokenwood
Fruit Shiraz
Regions Hunter Valley
  New South Wales
  Each $47.99
  $575.00
Available in cartons of six
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Brokenwood Hunter Valley Shiraz 375ml
WineryBrokenwood
Fruit Shiraz
Regions Hunter Valley
  New South Wales
  Each $23.99
  $287.00
Available by the dozen
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Brokenwood ILR Reserve Semillon
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Fruit Semillon
Regions Hunter
  New South Wales
  Each $92.99
  $1115.00
Available in cartons of six
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Brokenwood Indigo Vineyard Chardonnay
WineryBrokenwood
Fruit Chardonnay
Regions Beechworth
  Victoria
  Each $69.99
  $839.00
Available in cases of 6
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Brokenwood Indigo Vineyard Pinot Noir
WineryBrokenwood
Fruit Pinot Noir
Regions Beechworth
  Victoria
  Each $69.99
  $839.00
Available in cases of 6
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Brokenwood Indigo Vineyard Shiraz
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Fruit Shiraz
Regions Beechworth
  Victoria
  Each $60.99
  $731.00
Available in cartons of six
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Brokenwood McLaren Hunter Beechworth Shiraz
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Fruit Shiraz
Regions McLaren Hunter Beechworth
  South Australia
  Each $35.99
  $431.00
Available in cartons of six
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Brokenwood Oakey Creek Vineyard Semillon
WineryBrokenwood
Fruit Semillon
Regions Hunter Valley
  New South Wales
  Each $65.99
  $791.00
Available in cartons of six
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Brokenwood Pinot Gris
WineryBrokenwood
Fruit Pinot Grigio
Regions Beechworth
  Victoria
  Each $28.99
  $347.00
Available in cartons of six
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Brokenwood Pinot Noir
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Fruit Pinot Noir
Regions Beechworth
  Victoria
  Each $33.99
  $407.00
Available in cartons of six
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Brokenwood Pinot Noir 375ml
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Fruit Pinot Noir
Regions Beechworth
  Victoria
  Each $19.99
  $239.00
Available by the dozen
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Brokenwood Semillon
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Fruit Semillon
Regions Hunter Valley
  New South Wales
  Each $28.99
  $347.00
Available in cartons of six
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Brokenwood Semillon 375ml
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Fruit Semillon
Regions Hunter Valley
  New South Wales
  Each $17.99
  $213.00
Available by the dozen
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Brokenwood Shiraz
WineryBrokenwood
Fruit Shiraz
Regions Hunter Beechworth McLaren Vale
  New South Wales
  Each $33.99
  $407.00
Available by the dozen
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Brokenwood Trevena Kindred Semillon
WineryBrokenwood
Fruit Semillon
Regions Hunter Valley
  New South Wales
  Each $61.99
  $743.00
Available in cartons of six
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Brokenwood Wade Block 2 Shiraz
WineryBrokenwood
Fruit Shiraz
Regions McLaren Vale
  South Australia
  Each $73.99
  $887.00
Available in cases of 6
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About the Brokenwood Winery
Established in 1970, Brokenwood Wines has evolved from a weekend venture for self-professed hobby winemakers into one of Australia's most reputable wine labels
Brokenwood was founded by a trio of Sydney-based solicitors, Tony Albert, John Beeston and James Halliday, who paid a then record price of $970 per acre for a 10-acre block in the foothills of the Brokenback Ranges. The original block - originally planned as a cricket ground for the local community was planted with Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. Brokenwood»