Most of Margan’s wines are deliberately and very consistently made by Andrew Margan to be enjoyed without a requisite period of cellaring. While the White Label Limited Release wines are rather more serious, artful and long living, I have to confess that I now really look forward to tasting the Margan Limited Release reds, which combine so much of winemaking art and science. The 2009 Limited Release Shiraz Mourvedre, the finest Margan wine ever made, is a masterpiece in the wild, savoury and briary style.

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ONE FOR LUNCH – David Ellis

A FLAVOUR-EXPLOSIVE Rosé from Margan Family Winemakers shows just how good this style can be when it comes from a stand-out vintage such as the Hunter Valley enjoyed in 2011.

Made from Shiraz fruit from the company’s 40 year old Fordwich Sill vineyard, winemaker Andrew Margan has labelled it Rosé, but with ‘Shiraz Saignee’ on the label as well – Saignee (which is pronounced sanyay) being a French term that refers to the juice run-off from the red grape skins.

The Fordwich Sill vineyard produced just 0.5 tonnes to the acre of fully-ripened fruit in 2011, giving Andrew Margan the opportunity to create a wonderfully-flavoured wine that’s bright pink in colour, has vibrant berry and cherry aromas, a palate of juicy red fruits and a dry finish.

It’s a great drop to enjoy with barbecued prawns, or pork chops with a sweet and sour sauce.

NICE drop for that next big celebration
ENJOY this with barbecued prawns or pork chops with sweet ‘n sour sauce

NEED A FOOD/DRINK IDEA?  David Ellis – read full article on this Hunter Valley Rose

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The annual Hunter Valley grape harvest will be in full swing tomorrow across most of the Hunter, with growers focusing on quality rather than quantity.

Winemaker Andrew Margan prepares for harvest at Broke – read article

‘A number of promises were made at a meeting in 2011 to fix Broke and McDonald roads in the vineyards and to excise coal seam gas out of declared areas of viticulture in the Lower Hunter.’

Read the full article about Hunter Valley Coal Gas Promises - Herald News January 16, 2012.

“I don’t know who invented the philosophy that bigger is better, but a small good quality winery has always been my vision.  Now i’m living the life I wanted.” states Andrew Margan.

Lonely Planet January 2012 on Hunter Valley Best Food and Wine – read full article

Despite the fact that AGL and others have grand designs on industrializing this beautiful corner of the Hunter Valley, at Margan we are committed to producing quality wine and looking after an ever increasing number of visitors through our wine tourism operations of restaurant and cellar door” said Lisa Margan of Margan Family Wines.

“We are proudly flying the Broke Fordwich flag and are delighted to have received some major awards over the last couple of months.” she added.

Margans have been awarded five stars for the fourth consecutive year in James Halliday’s Wine Companion 2012.

The restaurant was listed in the Gourmet Traveller Magazine Top 10 Regional Dining Restaurants of NSW.  It was also awarded a prestigious 2 wine glasses (out of 3) in the Gourmet Traveller Best Wine List Awards for Andrew Margan’s wine list.

In August, Margan was awarded Best Restaurant, Hunter Valley at the Hunter regional Tourism Awards.  Margan then went on to represent the Hunter at the NSW Tourism Awards last month and was proud to win Best Restaurant, NSW.

They are the first Hunter Valley Winery to have received full accreditation with the WFA (Winemakers Federation Australia) approved Entwine program for our environmental sustainability initiatives.

The restaurant is also now accredited under the Green Table programme (Restaurant & Caterers).

This is all great news for the Hunter Valley and in particular here in Broke Fordwich.

The Cockfighter, December 2011

A very seductive drop.

A very seductive shiraz offering blackberry, chocolate, spice aromas and flavours.  The richness and suppleness of this wine make it very enjoyable drinking, but don’t be afraid to cellar it for a few years.

WINEWISE, Volume 27 Number 4, October 2011 – Lester Jesberg

Keeping it in the family – read the whole article

Margan Family Wines has firmly established itself as a new generation of the Hunter Valley Wine Region. 

Eliarne Iezzi spoke to the family setting the benchmark for one of Australia’s most renowned culinary and grape growing destinations.
Wedding Magazine #33 december 2011

‘Despite the fact that AGL and others have grand designs on industrialising this beautiful Broke Fordwich corner of the Hunter Valley, at Margan we are committed to producing quality wine, and looking after an ever increasing number of visitors through our wine tourism operations of restaurant and cellar door” said Lisa Margan of Margan Family Wines.  “We are proudly flying the Broke Fordwich flag and are delighted to have received some major awards over the last couple of months.’ she added.

Margans have been awarded five stars for the fourth consecutive year in James Halliday’s Wine Companion 2012.

The restaurant was listed in the Gourmet Traveller Magazine Top 10 Regional Dining Restaurants of NSW.  It was also awarded a prestigious 2 wine glasses (our of 3) in the Gourmet Traveller Best Wine List Awards for Andrew Margan’s wine list.  In August, Margan was awarded Best Restaurant, Hunter Valley at the Hunter Regional Tourism Awards.  Margan then went on to represent the Hunter at the NSW Tourism Awards last month and was proud to win Best Restaurant in NSW.

They are the first Hunter Valley Winery to have received full accreditation with the Winemakers Federation of Australia, approved Entwine programme for our environmental sustainability initiatives.

The restaurant is also now accredited under the Green Table programme (Restaurant & Caterers).  This is all great news for the Hunter Valley and in particular here in Broke Fordwich.