Brokenwood Wines Winery

Located in the foothills of the Hunter Valley’s Brokenback Ranges, Brokenwood was originally zoned as a cricket ground for the local community before being acquired by three self-professed weekend winemakers in 1970.

Tony Albert, John Beeston and James Halliday were Sydney-based solicitors looking for somewhere to pursue a wine hobby when they established Brokenwood, the first vintage of which was picked in 1973.

The ‘Graveyard Vineyard’ was the vacant lot next door, named so because council planners originally designated it (but never utilized it), as a cemetery. So it too was acquired by Brokenwood in 1978 and remains the sole source of grapes for the label’s flagship Graveyard Vineyard Shiraz. Similarly, in 1982 Brokenwood expanded into white wine and continues to produce a classic Hunter Valley unwooded Semillon.

Brokenwood Wines Philosophy

Brokenwood proudly strives ‘to make great wine and have fun’ and never to compromise on quality.

Brokenwood Wine Growing Regions

Brokenwood Wines has a wide selection of premium quality plantings sourced from a number of regions to supplement those from the Hunter Valley including Orange, Beechworth, McLaren Vale and the King Valley.

Brokenwood Wine Types

Brokenwood Wines is most famous for its Graveyard Shiraz and unwooded Semillon. Additional varieties include Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot and Nebbiolo.

Brokenwood Wine Range

Brands featured within Brokenwood Wines are: Graveyard Vineyard range, Single Vineyard Range, Varietal Range and the Cricket Pitch wines.