Briar Ridge Vineyard is located in Mount View, a little slice of winemaking paradise reminiscent of the wine growing regions of France. The terroir, the microclimate and the views are unique to the rest of the Hunter, set us apart and make visiting here something unique and special.

Scintillating wine. Intense, direct, gently textural and exceptionally long-flavoured. Tonic water, citrus, wax and lemon myrtle characters put on a racy-but-compelling show, the gentleness of the texture adding just a bit of cushioning. And then there's that finish, which in itself is wow. Highly recommend. Date Tasted: August 2026; Alcohol: 12.0%; Price: $35.00; Rating: 94+ Points; Campbell Mattinson