Brokenwood Verona Vineyard 2023
- 96
- $100
- Drink by: 2026-2036
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The Verona vineyard is nestled across the road from the Gravewood Vineyard and was planted in 1968 and further plantings going in 2002. Sitting on heavy clay the wine is cold soaked and fermented for 4-5 days, it goes into 1 and 2 year old French oak. There is a potpourri note that lifts off the face of this wine and then opens further with blackberries, gravelly potting soil and terra cotta. Dried thyme and woodsy herbs lead to a powdered white pepper and cumin spice. A pop of Gala apple skin moves throughout too. Fine sandy tannins and long juicy acidity will ensure this ages well. Drink now with asado short ribs or age for another 8-10 years further.
Shanteh cut her teeth at Sydney’s Award-Winning Quay restaurant where she worked for over a decade and was Head Sommelier from 2018 till 2022. She has been nominated for the Good Food Guide Sommelier of the Year award on three occasions and claims that her experience as a Len Evans scholar as one of the highlights of her career. Shanteh hosts her own weekly podcast ‘Over A Glass’ with the Deep in the Weeds Network and spends her time writing for various publications and judging at numerous wine shows across the country.
