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

Some key features to look for are a focused fruit profile

The 2022 Tasmanian vintage was a modest one

The unique gravity flow winery enabled the grapes to be gently destemmed directly into open-top fermenters without harsh pumping with approximately 25% retained as whole clusters

FOOD PAIRING NOTES

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