1989 Brokenwood Graveyard Vineyard Shiraz 750ml Cavedon chicory charcoal and infused coffee

chicory charcoal and infused coffee grounds making for a mosh pit in the glass

and gentle pigeage result in wines with remarkable elegance

Ample cassis and plum notes are sweet and pick up savory nuances

5 tons to the acre

Early-harvested grapes were de-stemmed and fermented at lower temperatures to maintain floral aromas

1989 Brokenwood Graveyard Vineyard Shiraz 750ml Cavedon chicory charcoal and infused coffeeSarah Ahmed 1989 Vintage Tasted: 26 Apr 2011 Deep aubergine with mahogany notes. The nose is restrained with hints of caramel, while the palate shows camphor notes alongside tight tannin and acidity. Chocolate cherry truffle characters emerge, though the wine presents as firm and structured. The 1989 vintage followed a challenging growing season marked by heavy rainfall and variable conditions. Despite this, the Hunter Valley dried sufficiently late