2025 Brokenwood Chardonnay

A bright, modern Beechworth/Hunter Chardonnay blend that punches well above its weight on value.

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Description

Chardonnay doesn't get the headlines at Brokenwood that Semillon and Graveyard Shiraz do, but it's quietly one of the best things they make.

The 2025 is led by fruit from the Indigo Vineyard in Beechworth, with some Hunter Valley in the blend to round things out. Picking earlier than ever keeps the alcohol low and the acidity lively - and it shows. Pale and bright in the glass, with lifted grapefruit and citrus on the nose, and a clean, juicy palate with just enough texture from 1/3 new French oak to add some oomph. Fine, long acidity does the rest.

Crisp, balanced and quietly classy. More than enough for the dinner table, easy enough for a Tuesday night.

Perfect, pale green colour and lifted grapefruit aromas. The French oak sits nicely with the fine, juicy citrus flavours on the palate, accompanied by subtle bran meal. The driving force of this wine is the acidity - long and pure. More than two-thirds from Beechworth, the balance being from the Hunter Valley. The final components of this wine basically selected themselves. Another top-notch vintage!

Wine Profile

Winemaker Comments
Brokenwood, along with many Chardonnay producers, are harvesting much earlier than 15 years ago. This is partly due to many vineyards reaching maturity and therefore having excellent fruit flavour and concentration at lower sugar levels, but also due to our desire to retain natural fruit acidity. Additionally, consumers are demanding more finely structured Chardonnay, meaning lower alcohols and less oak. A compact harvest at Indigo Vineyard despite the high yields. A warm summer meant irrigation was necessary but fruit condition was excellent. The Indigo grapes were nearly a month ahead of previous years. Harvest commenced in clear weather at perfect ripeness.

Vinification
The wine saw oxidative handling, leading to low phenolic levels and enhanced complexity. It was fermented using natural yeast in French oak barrels, 32% new oak, with a small portion fermented in stainless steel tanks.

Food Pairing
Rich seafood, pasta and light meat dishes.

Drink
Drinking very well now or over the short term.

Wine Specs
Acid g/L: 7.25
pH: 3.2
Residual Sugar g/L: 1.21
Alcohol %: 12.5

Price Bracket $30 or Less
Type White
Body Medium Bodied
Variety Chardonnay
Country Australia
Region Hunter Valley
Australian State NSW
Size 750ml
Vintage 2025
Closure Screw Cap

Brokenwood

Brokenwood is one of the Hunter Valley’s great stories. What started back in 1970 as a weekend hobby for a couple of Sydney lawyers has grown into one of Australia’s most respected wineries, without ever losing that original sense of fun and adventure. From the beginning they set the standard for Hunter Semillon, a style they still lead the charge on today.

These days Chief Winemaker Stuart Hordern carries the torch, crafting brilliant Hunter classics and also drawing on fruit from some of the country’s best regions. Think plush McLaren Vale Shiraz, elegant Victorian Chardonnay, and powerful Beechworth Cabernet, all made with the same Brokenwood touch.

The Graveyard Vineyard Shiraz has long been one of Australia’s most collectable reds, but the wines across the range share a common thread: purity, balance and a real sense of place. At the same time, the team here has always kept things down-to-earth. They’re serious about sustainability and quality, but never take themselves too seriously.

Brokenwood has grown up, but it still carries the spark of those early days. If you want a producer that combines Hunter Valley history with a modern, generous spirit, you’ve found it.

The Winemaking team at Brokenwood Brokenwood

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