Basket Range Wine

Adelaide Hills, South Australia

SUSTAINABLE, MINIMAL INTERVENTION

In 1978 Phillip Broderick purchased a property in Basket Range, in the Adelaide Hills. He planted the initial small vineyard containing a selection of Bordeaux varieties in 1980 and began making wine. In the mid ‘80s Phillip met Mary and their two sons Louis and Sholto were born at Basket Range in ’92 and ‘95 respectively.

In the early 2000s, the Brodericks moved up the hill to the neighbouring property where they planted the larger vineyard.

Basket Range is one of the steeper parts of the Adelaide Hills. Traditionally any arable and workable slopes were planted with orchards of apples and cherries in addition to other horticulture. There are still some remnant patches of these orchards on the property, as well as native scrub.

The vineyard itself is 13.5 acres under vine and is approximately 450m elevation. It has three different aspects; two northern and one south east facing. With the steep topography these give a range of exposure and soils. The varieties grown are Pinot Noir (both 777 and MV6 clones), Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Petit Verdot and a small amount of Saperavi. The soil types in the vineyard vary, however comprise loamy red and blue clay over sandstone, with schist and ironstone and shale. The vines are grown organically. And all subsequent wines are made on the property.

2022 BASKET RANGE WINE ROSE - ADELAIDE HILLS, SA

Pinot Noir from a north-facing aspect of our vineyard (35%) and Syrah from Mt Torrens in the Adelaide Hills (65%).
Both the Pinot Noir and Syrah were picked on acidity. They were direct pressed, barrel fermented, then matured in seasoned French oak over winter. I think this is a nice way to bring out fruit and texture in this style of wine, while retaining a nice acid line.

2022 BASKET RANGE WINE BANTAM - ADELAIDE HILLS, SA

This wine is blend of Petit Verdot (30%), Pinot Noir (30%), Merlot (10%) all from our vineyard; with Chardonnay from Piccadilly Valley (15%) and Syrah from Mylor in the Adelaide Hills (15%).
The red varieties underwent light maceration with a proportion of whole bunches. The wine has brighter acid, red fruits and fine tannin. The varieties complement each other well to make a light red.

2021 BASKET RANGE WINE ’HILLS’ CHARDONNAY - ADELAIDE HILLS, SA

2021 BASKET RANGE WINE ESTATE CHARDONNAY - BASKET RANGE, SA

Not just a pretty label! Estate grown organic Chardonnay from Sholto Broderick. `Pithy and textural with a nice line of acidity and some added texture from some oak. This is serious and delicious.

2022 BASKET RANGE WINE ’ESTATE’ PINOT NOIR - ADELAIDE HILLS, SA - NEW VINTAGE

Our vineyard has two aspects of Pinot Noir; north and south facing. The Estate Pinot Noir comes from the cooler, south facing block. We pick this block 2-3 weeks after the north facing site. Acidity maintained through its cooler aspect and deeper, loamy soils. It is a combination of MV6 and 777 clones, with fermentation in 2000L vats using 50% whole bunch. Maturation was completed in French barriques (25% new) for 10 months.

2021 BASKET RANGE WINE SYRAH - ADELAIDE HILLS, SA - LIMITED AVAILABILITY

A few years ago, it seemed like Australian Syrah was destined to be second fiddle to Shiraz, even though they are the same grape variety. How the tables have turned. Syrah is now having its time in the sun as people trend away from richer wines to more elegant styles.

The fruit is sourced from a steep slope at 450m of elevation, and the winemaking crew have definitely leant into the site’s strengths here. It isn’t a light weight though – there is plenty of depth and structure to be found, but it’s balanced by the use of whole bunches during ferment. The result is a beautifully fragrant wine, with fresh herbs, forest berries and spicy savouriness. Gorgeous.

2022 BASKET RANGE WINE ’ESTATE’ CABERNET - ADELAIDE HILLS, SA - NEW VINTAGE

Cabernet Sauvignon 75%, Merlot 19%, Petit Verdot 6%. This wine is the evolution of the style my father made using the same fruit; Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. These vines were planted first in the early 1980s and at our new adjacent vineyard in 2001. Growing these varieties and making them into wine, I see the quality of the site and concentration of the fruit. Each block sits at a northern facing aspect on loamy clay over sandstone. The wine shows ripeness of tannin, structure and balance, while having energy and elegance. A reflection of an excellent site for these varieties. This is a Cabernet Sauvignon predominant blend (75%) with Merlot (19%) and Petit Verdot (6%). Each component was fermented in 2000L vats and matured in French barriques for 10 months. Sholto Broderick, Winemaker.

Vintage	Wine	Availability
2022	BASKET RANGE WINE ’BANKSIA’ PINOT NOIR - ADELAIDE HILLS, SA	SOLD OUT
2023	BASKET RANGE WINE ’BANKSIA’ PINOT NOIR - ADELAIDE HILLS, SA	SOLD OUT