A Winning Streak for Brokenwood Wines

Photography: David Griffen

What a month it has been for Brokenwood Wines with a number of successes worth celebrating!  

Our 2017 Graveyard Vineyard Shiraz has not only received a Platinum Medal at the 2019 Decanter World Wine Awards, but is also 1 of 50 wines (judged from 16,500 entries worldwide) to be awarded a Best in Show. Brokenwood's 2013 ILR Reserve Semillon and 2018 Indigo Vineyard Chardonnay received Silver Medals.

McGuigan Wines was also awarded a Best in Show Trophy for its 2013 McGuigan Bin 9000 Semillon. The results make the Hunter Valley Australia’s only region to win two Best in Show wines, a significant achievement for the region’s international reputation.

Brokenwood's Managing Director and Chief Winemaker, Iain Riggs AM with McGuigan's Chief Winemaker, Neil McGuigan. Photography: Chris Elfes

“As the oldest grape growing region in Australia it is rewarding to see our two major varieties, Semillon and Shiraz flying the flag for premium Australian wine on the world stage. These are unique wine styles and give due recognition to our tireless grape growers and winemakers.” - Managing Director and Chief Winemaker, Iain Riggs AM. 

“What a wonderful result for the Hunter Valley wine industry with two of the best grape varieties from this region being recognised on the world stage. Brokenwood and McGuigan run adjoining properties in the Hunter. As neighbours, we share a healthy rivalry and an immense admiration for each other’s wines, plus Riggsy and I are good mates – we couldn’t be happier for each other” - McGuigan Wines Chief Winemaker, Neil McGuigan

We celebrated the release of our 2017 Graveyard Vineyard Shiraz at our annual Graveyard Launch on Saturday, with 330 members attending a long lunch in our Barrel Hall. 

Brokenwood’s success also continued this week with our 2018 Hunter Valley Semillon placed in Matthew Jukes’ list of Australia’s Top 100 wines, compiled annually by the UK-based journalist, as well as winning Cellar Door of the Year at the Hunter Valley Legends & Wine Industry Awards last Thursday night.

We are excited to see what the year ahead has in store for Brokenwood Wines.