Brown Brothers, one of Australia’s best-loved family wine businesses, which has been making wine for over 130 years, is pleased to share that its 1889 range has undergone an exciting refresh, which includes a new name and a bold and eye-catching new design to appeal to wine lovers who are looking for premium wines that not only look great but taste fabulous, too.
While the award-winning wines within the bottle remain the same, the range is now known as Brown Brothers Origins Series. Each wine within the range celebrates the origins of different varietals, including the sense of place you get from each of the destinations it represents – from a Shiraz inspired by Australia’s farming heritage to a Cabernet inspired by French winemaking traditions, to a Merlot inspired by magnificent old-world estates, all of the wines within the range have been designed to help people to rediscover their taste for adventure.
The strikingly vibrant colourful new labels for the range evoke a sense of playfulness, while ensuring they standout.
“We are excited to share this bold new look with New Zealand consumers and we hope that the bright and modern new labels will entice them to try something new and create ‘wine wanderlust’ by sharing a glimpse into the fascinating origins which inspired them,” said Caroline Brown, Corporate Communications Manager for Brown Family Wine Group.
In the New Zealand market, the Brown Brothers Origins Series includes a range of three red wines from popular traditional varietals, including a medium-bodied Shiraz, an elegant Cabernet Sauvignon, and a highly versatile Merlot, all of which have been grown in some of Victoria’s most premium vineyards. The range also includes a gorgeous Prosecco, which has been recently introduced to the range.
The wines within the Origins Series range include:
2018 Origins Shiraz – Inspired by the Australian spirit
This medium-bodied, bright, brick-red Shiraz is inspired by Australia’s rich farming heritage. It has lifted aromas of dark berries and classic pepper notes of Heathcote Shiraz. These aromas follow through to the palate, which has generous juicy fruit and a fine tannin structure. This supple Shiraz drinks beautifully now but cellaring for 4-6 years from vintage will add complexity.
Suggested food matching:
This juicy Shiraz would be perfect with beef carpaccio drizzled with olive oil and topped with cracked black pepper and shaved parmesan cheese. Or try it with a Szechwan pepper coated tuna steak cooked medium rare with a light green salad.
2020 Origins Cabernet Sauvignon – Inspired by artisanship
This elegant, deep crimson wine is inspired by French winemaking traditions, artisanship, and the purity of perseverance. It displays aromas of savoury blackcurrant and juicy dark fruits, with fine, supple tannins. The 2020 Cabernet’s depth of colour and intensity of flavour show tremendous concentration and will cellar for up to seven years from vintage.
Suggested food matching:
This elegant red wine makes a delicious partner to a wide variety of meat dishes, such as a classic steak or an herb-crusted beef eye fillet with roasted vegetables, followed by aged cheddar.
2020 Origins Merlot – Inspired by sprawling old-world Estates
This highly versatile medium-bodied wine was inspired by magnificent old-world estates, charming chateaux, and blooming lavender fields. In the glass, this wine shows bright purple hues and lifted aromas of red berries, dried herbs, and spices with hints of liquorice. These aromas follow through to the palate where the berry fruit flavours balance the soft tannins. It can be enjoyed now or will reward cellaring up to four years from vintage.
Suggested food matching:
As a medium-bodied red, this wine is great to enjoy on its own, or alongside tasty grilled meats and a zesty radicchio salad. The Origins Series Merlot is a popular match for spice Chinese hot pots or an aged cheddar and nut bread.
2021 Origins Prosecco NV- Inspired by Italian Prosecco growing methods
Brown Brothers was one of the first winemakers to plant Prosecco in Victoria’s cool climate King Valley. The King Valley is climatically the closest region in Australia to northeast Italy and Brown Brothers’ Banksdale vineyard, which is 485 metres above sea level, is the perfect home for Australia’s premium Prosecco.
The Origins Series Prosecco is the perfect sparkling for the casual catch up with friends and family. Straw in colour with subtle green hues and a delicate nose, it displays delicious apple and pear characters. This wine retains the freshness and vibrancy that Prosecco is known for, and it has a beautiful savoury edge on the palate. This refreshing sparkling is made to drink now while it's light and fresh.
Suggested food matching:
Prosecco is a great drink to kick off an evening and to enjoy throughout the night. While delicious on its own, it’s also perfect with sushi and sashimi. Prosecco is also excellent with charcuterie and marinated olives or try it with a light brie cheese.
