We’re particularly proud to have received James Halliday’s red 5-star winery rating, awarded to only 8% of Australian wineries in the 2025 Halliday Wine Companion. We have also received ten ratings of 92 points or higher in this year's companion; a true testament to our consistency in quality.

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Briar Ridge has been a model of stability, and has the comfort of substantial estate vineyards from which it is able to select the best grapes. This Hunter Valley producer has both its value and quality cylinders firing across a range of varieties and styles: fiano, shiraz, chardonnay, semillon and albariño among them.
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We have summarised some highlights from this year's 'Companion' below. Click on a product if you wish to read more.

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23SHZPNOIRAMP
Region
Hunter Valley/Orange
Appellation

Type
Red
Varietal
Shiraz/Pinot Noir

Introducing our Saignée Shiraz Pinot Noir. The first of a new rosé wine that we will be producing moving forward made from bleeding (saignée) juice from grapes from our finest vine blocks to create a textural, complex wine.

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$50.00
 
SKU: 23SHZPNOIRAMP
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$300.00
/ Case of 6
 
Halliday's Wine Companion
93
Region
Wrattonbully
Appellation

Type
Red
Varietal

A careful meld of red varietals creating a modern Australian interpretation of the classic blends of south-west France. Expect ripe black fruits and lifted herbal aromas are joined by savoury spice French oak and framed by very fine polished tannin and fresh acidity.

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$40.00
 
SKU: 22BDX
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$480.00
/ Case of 12
 
Halliday's Wine Companion
95
Region
Orange
Appellation

Type
Red
Varietal
Pinot Noir

Our first ever Pinot Noir from our family 'Carillion Vineyard' in Orange. Raspberry, stoney mineral and herb aromatics with a subtle yet complex palate framed by spice and textured tannins.

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$65.00
 
SKU: 23PNOIRB6
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$390.00
/ Case of 6
 
Halliday's Wine Companion
93
Region
Hunter Valley
Appellation

Type
Red
Varietal
Shiraz

A classic medium-bodied Hunter Shiraz, this red is intensely perfumed and flavoured.  This wine reveals a lovely intense red fruit palate complemented by savoury and spice characters in classic Hunter Valley style, typical of the Dairy Hill block.

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$75.00
 
SKU: 19SHZDH
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$900.00
/ Case of 12
 
Halliday's Wine Companion
93
Region
Hunter Valley
Appellation

Type
White
Varietal
Semillon

Displaying pure Semillon fruit aromas of Kaffir lime leaf and lemongrass, the palate is crisp and packed with citrus flavours. This elegant style is balanced with fine acidity and great length.

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$70.00
 
SKU: 19SEMDH
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$840.00
/ Case of 12
 
Halliday's Wine Companion
95
Region
Hunter Valley
Appellation

Type
White
Varietal
Semillon

Made as a nod to the style of Semillon that made the Hunter Valley famous, this wine will satisfy both those who love to drink it early and fresh, or those who prefer a bit more age. ⁠

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$35.00
 
SKU: 23SEMSS
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$210.00
/ Case of 6
 
Halliday's Wine Companion
95