New South Wales Wine Case

Broken Shackle Classic White

Broken Shackle Classic White – It is the simplicity of the fruit, the sheer crunchy gluggable vivacity of the liquid, that first established Australia as everyone’s favourite vineyard. It’s what we aim for in Broken Shackle. Berton Vineyards is one of our longest-standing producers. Having established his own vineyard in 1996 in South Australia’s Eden Valley, after a lot of hard yakka Bob Berton purchased a state-of-the-art winery in Yenda, NSW, in 2007 and now sources fruit
in the heart of the Riverina.
Vineyard
Sourced from vineyards throughout the Riverina region. The vine age is varied, but all vines have been spur pruned and are generally trained on a single wire cordon trellising system. The vines are planted at approximately 1.8 metres apart with 3.6 metres between the rows, to allow machinery access.
Winemaking
As ripeness was achieved the Semillon and Chardonnay grapes were harvested in the cool of the night in retaining freshness. The fruit was crushed, destemmed, chilled and pressed immediately. The juice from pressing was clarified before a slow fermentation at cool temperatures of 14-16°C using a carefully selected yeast to optimise varietal expression. Following very little maturation to retain the fresh varietal characters, the Semillon and Chardonnay parcels were blended, stabilised and filtered for bottling.
Tasting Note
This Semillon Chardonnay is full of inviting aromas of fresh citrus notes. The palate is crisp with delicious flavours of lime and passion fruit, perfectly balanced to create a soft, dry finish.
Grape
Chardonnay 94%, Other Varieties 1%, Viognier 5%
To see our full range of Berton Vineyard wines go to our web page 

To find out more about the winery go to their website

To see our full range of Berton Vineyard wines go to our web page 

To find out more about the winery go to their website

Established by Bob & Cherie Berton in May 1996 with 75 acres of land at 450m above sea level on gently rolling hills in a sub-region of Eden Valley in South Australia. The Reserve Shiraz and Reserve Chardonnay wines are still sourced from this plot. In 2007 Bob purchased the Yenda winery in the heart of the Riverina. This state of the art facility allows Berton Vineyards to produce value for money wines which sit alongside his premium single vineyard offerings.

Berton Vineyards all started at our Eden Valley Vineyard, in High Eden, South Australia. High Eden is a subregion of Eden Valley, situated in the Barossa Valley. It is the highest part of the Barossa, about 500 meters above sea level. In this beautiful part of the world we have planted Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. The best parcels of fruit from our Shiraz vineyards go into our Berton Vineyards Bonsai Shiraz, our flagship wine. Fruit from the Shiraz vineyard also forms the backbone for our Reserve Shiraz, which won the Decanter Platinum Best Value Rhone varietal in 2017. The Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc make our High Eden Range, and the Chardonnay goes into the White Rock Chardonnay and our Reserve Eden Valley Chardonnay.

Broken Shackle Classic White

The Accomplice Chardonnay

The Accomplice Chardonnay – Pale straw yellow hue. A bouquet of white nectarine and pineapple, as well as underlying vanilla oak, complementing the overall freshness of the wine. Soft and creamy palate, with textural notes as well as concentrated stone fruits. Oak is well integrated, as well as gentle acid, overall tying into a round, generous finish.

Following a dry winter it was late spring and early summer rains that gave the vines the impetus for growth with average yields across the white varieties. We were able to begin harvest on 21st January. With the lower crops the fruit ripened quite quickly and cleanly.

Great with Homemade Shepard’s Pie.

Let the Accomplice be your partner in wine. Cheeky, fun, easy drinking wine for everyday.

You can find out more about the de Bortoli winery by going to the website

To see our full range of de Bortoli wines go to our web page

The De Bortoli family story is one of determination and triumph that started 90 years ago and is now told, generations later, across Australia.
Their heritage encompasses the universal story of immigrants making good in an adopted land, the rise and rise of the Australian wine industry and the tale of a hardworking and innovative family
who considers good wine, good food and good friends to be among the true pleasures in life.
Today, as a fourth generation enters the family business, De Bortoli is amongst the top wine producers of Australia with vineyards spanning 6 premium wine regions.

Long before sustainability became mainstream, De Bortoli launched a far-reaching environmental program focused on zero-waste production, water efficiency and biological farming. Today the family farms vineyards across five premium regions, producing wines that combine generosity, balance and environmental responsibility. Run by third generation siblings Darren, Leanne, Kevin and Victor, the fourth generation are already hot on the heels, contributing winemaking expertise and innovation as the company nears its 100 year anniversary.

The Accomplice Chardonnay

River Retreat Pinot Grigio

River Retreat Pinot Grigio – Pale green in colour with attractive aromas of pear with lime zest and the characteristic fresh cut apple. Flavours of pear carry through on the palate, complemented by light lemon citrus notes to bring the palate to life with a delicious textural finish. With fresh fruit flavours and perfectly balanced acidity, this Pinot Grigio can be enjoyed on any occasion.

Winemakers Notes

Picking in the cool of the night and maintaining cool temperatures throughout fermentation helps to preserve and enhance the bright aromas, fresh fruit flavours and crisp refreshing acidity that characterise Pinot Grigio.

River Retreat

The wetlands of South Eastern Australia are integral in maintaining the health of the unique yet fragile ecosystems of inland Australia. Produced and bottled by Trentham Estate, the River Retreat range of wines is based on an initiative dedicated to raising awareness of these wetlands. Each purchase of the River Retreat label results in a donation to the Murray Darling Wetlands Working Group Ltd.

With many great projects currently underway in the far-west region of NSW, the Murray Darling Wetlands Working Group will benefit greatly from these ongoing funds.

Producer Details

We have a great selection of Trentham Estate wines which can be seen on our dedicated web page

You can find out more about Trentham Estate Winery by going to their website

The 46 hectares that make up Trentham Estate’s vineyards sit on a winding riverbank at Trentham Cliffs. The ideal terroir of red loam over limestone soils combined with nurturing water from the Murray River allows the vines to flourish.

River Retreat Pinot Grigio

Broken Shackle Classic Red

Broken Shackle Classic Red is an easy drinking, full-flavoured Australian red, showing aromas of ripe plum and redcurrant over toasty mocha and spicy oak. The palate is full flavoured, with notes of rich
plum, blueberry and mocha underpinned by ripe tannins which impart great structure and length to the palate.
Vineyard
The vine age is varied, but all vines have been spur pruned and are generally trained on a single wire cordon trellising system. The vines are planted at approximately 1.8 metres apart with 3.6 metres between the rows, to allow machinery access. The soil styles in the vineyards are varied, with each terroir adding its own characteristic to the resulting wine.
Winemaking
The grapes were fermented in stainless steel vertical fermenters for four to six days at temperatures between 26°C and 30°C on French untoasted and toasted oak. When the young wine reached 1° Baumé, it was pressed via screw press into stainless steel storage tanks and left to ferment until dry. It was then racked into stainless steel vats with French oak where it underwent malolactic conversion, resulting in a softer expression on the palate.
Grape
Merlot 6%, Other Varieties 5%, Shiraz 89%

To see our full range of Berton Vineyard wines go to our web page 

To find out more about the winery go to their website

Established by Bob & Cherie Berton in May 1996 with 75 acres of land at 450m above sea level on gently rolling hills in a sub-region of Eden Valley in South Australia. The Reserve Shiraz and Reserve Chardonnay wines are still sourced from this plot. In 2007 Bob purchased the Yenda winery in the heart of the Riverina. This state of the art facility allows Berton Vineyards to produce value for money wines which sit alongside his premium single vineyard offerings.

Berton Vineyards all started at our Eden Valley Vineyard, in High Eden, South Australia. High Eden is a subregion of Eden Valley, situated in the Barossa Valley. It is the highest part of the Barossa, about 500 meters above sea level. In this beautiful part of the world we have planted Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. The best parcels of fruit from our Shiraz vineyards go into our Berton Vineyards Bonsai Shiraz, our flagship wine. Fruit from the Shiraz vineyard also forms the backbone for our Reserve Shiraz, which won the Decanter Platinum Best Value Rhone varietal in 2017. The Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc make our High Eden Range, and the Chardonnay goes into the White Rock Chardonnay and our Reserve Eden Valley Chardonnay.

Broken Shackle Classic Red

Deen VAT Master Blend

Deen VAT Master Blend – This unorthodox blend of Shiraz, Durif, and Cabernet Sauvignon captures the essence of each variety and combines for a wine with great personality. Bright red with a garnet hue. Blueberry fruits, chocolate with hints of cedar spice aromas. The generous palate has an abundance of dark fruits, structuring tannins and a hint of dark chocolate. The Deen Vat range is a tribute to Deen De Bortoli, a true visionary in the Australian wine industry, whose mission was to create quality wine for everyone to enjoy. 

You can find out more about the de Bortoli winery by going to the website

To see our full range of de Bortoli wines go to our web page

The De Bortoli family story is one of determination and triumph that started 90 years ago and is now told, generations later, across Australia.
Our heritage encompasses the universal story of immigrants making good in an adopted land, the rise and rise of the Australian wine industry and the tale of a hardworking and innovative family
who considers good wine, good food and good friends to be among the true pleasures in life.
Today, as a fourth generation enters the family business, De Bortoli is amongst the top wine producers of Australia with vineyards spanning 6 premium wine regions.

Deen VAT Master Blend

Tyrrell’s Old Winery Shiraz 

Tyrrell’s Old Winery Shiraz is deep red in colour with a bright purple rim. A smooth, soft and spicy red wine with aromas of dark ripe fruit and subtle vanillin oak. The palate is full of rich shiraz flavours and is supported by firm tannins which provide good length and complexity.

Winemaker’s Notes

The grapes are sourced from trusted regional and local growers with the winemaking being completed at our Hunter Valley winery in a combination of open top fermenters and stainless steel potter tanks. Maturation for
the wine took place in a mixture of French and American oak barrels.

Serving Suggestion

An ideal accompaniment to traditional red meat dishes, tomato based pastas and matured cheeses.

The Story around “Old Winery”

Named after the Tyrrell’s historic winery in the Hunter Valley, which was built in 1863 for the first vintage in 1864. A classic range of wines produced using fruit from premium Australian wine regions, Old Winery
delivers distinctive varietal character and outstanding quality synonymous with the Tyrrell’s name. Designed for immediate enjoyment, the Old Winery promise is to provide a quality wine to suit every
palate preference at a refreshingly affordable price.

Producer Information

The Tyrrell’s estate, nestled in the foothills of the Brokenback Range in the Hunter Valley, is a unique patchwork of vineyards. Thriving in a diverse range of soils, from sandy loams lying on ancient creek beds to heavier red clays over limestone, these vineyards produce some of the most distinctive and refined wines in the world.

The Tyrrell family’s association with the grape began with Edward Tyrrell in 1858. Today his legacy lives on through the fourth and fifth generation of the family who collectively manage one of Australia’s oldest and most highly regarded wineries. Tyrrell’s has grown over a century and a half to become one of Australia’s most prestigious winemakers.

To find out more about the Tyrrell’s winery go to the website

To see our full range of Tyrrell’s product go to our dedicated web page

Tyrrell’s was among the founding members of Australia’s First Families of Wine, an organisation that helps to build awareness of premium Australian wines and their heritage. With a fifth generation now involved in the business, Tyrrell’s will continue to remain family run, with each generation focused on passing the business to the next in better condition than they received it, all the while being guided by Edward Tyrrell’s motto: “Nothing is great unless it is good.”

Tyrrell’s Old Winery Shiraz