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Briar Ridge 'Dairy Hill' Semillon 2022
Primary flavours
Green Apple
Lemon
Lime
Citrus Rind
Cordial
Jalapeños
Lanolin
Wet Rocks
Yeast
Details
This is a wine that will age for a decade. If you're into wines on the lean, lime cordial mineral-driven side of the spectrum with searing acidity, then this is right up your street. Enjoy the citrus hits, combined with a hint of crushed rocks and yeast. This is a serious wine.
Being a company with Aussie roots, it's only natural that we shine the spotlight on some awesome producers coming out of Australia. However it is fair to say that a lot of killer Australian wine sadly does not make it over to the UK, so when we discovered and tasted the epic wines of Briar Ridge, there was only one thing to do! Back in 2022 our Wine Buyer in the UK was attending a dinner in London to celebrate wines from New South Wales, this is when he met Briar's head winemaking sensation, Alex Beckett. At the time, Alex was gaining valuable experience crushing grapes in Germany and made the trip to London to showcase his wines. At this point, the wines were not in the UK, but now they are and we can't wait to share them with you. The team is not afraid to push the boat out with international varieties, working with Albariño and Fiano white grapes, the classic Hunter Valley Semillon, Chardonnay, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon. The wines of Briar Ridge are of very high quality and should be on your radar!
Being a company with Aussie roots, it's only natural that we shine the spotlight on some awesome producers coming out of Australia. However it is fair to say that a lot of killer Australian wine sadly does not make it over to the UK, so when we discovered and tasted the epic wines of Briar Ridge, there was only one thing to do! Back in 2022 our Wine Buyer in the UK was attending a dinner in London to celebrate wines from New South Wales, this is when he met Briar's head winemaking sensation, Alex Beckett. At the time, Alex was gaining valuable experience crushing grapes in Germany and made the trip to London to showcase his wines. At this point, the wines were not in the UK, but now they are and we can't wait to share them with you. The team is not afraid to push the boat out with international varieties, working with Albariño and Fiano white grapes, the classic Hunter Valley Semillon, Chardonnay, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon. The wines of Briar Ridge are of very high quality and should be on your radar!
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low
(under 12%)medium
(12-14%)high
(14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards light bodied, low sweetness, with high acidity, very fruity, low tannins, low alcohol and no oak.
Specs
Region
Hunter Valley
country
Australia
Grape type
Semillon
Wine Maker
Briar Ridge
Alcohol
11.8%
Vintage
2022
Cellar period
5-10 years
Closure
Screw Cap
Production method
Vegan
Temperature
Chilled 8°C-10°C
State
NSW
collection
Pairing guide
This fabulous Semillon from Briar Ridge is a fantastic reminder of why we love this wine style so much - it’s just so good with some of our favourite foods! This wine loves being paired with white meat dishes, and will pair beautifully with chicken or turkey breast salads, simple pork chops in creamy sauces, ham and gammon dishes, and pâtés, too. It’s going to be gorgeous with richer shellfish dishes, especially those featuring coriander and other Asian herbs and spices, and is a perfect match for a creamy risotto or vegan or seafood paella.
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Food
Cheddar
Fajitas
Asian
Fish
Aromatic Chicken Dishes
Cured Salmon
Tastes
Crisp
Tangy
Light
Moods
Contemplative
Bored
Mood for something different
Seasons
Autumn
Spring
Recipe Matches
Wine region
Hunter Valley, Australia
The Hunter Valley is located in New South Wales, Australia. It is situated approximately 150km northwest of Sydney and is known for producing world-class Semillon and formidable Chardonnay, Verdelho, Sauvignon Blanc, and Shiraz.
The region has a long history of winemaking, with the first vines planted in the 1830s. Today, the Hunter Valley is home to more than 150 wineries, ranging from small, family-owned operations to larger, internationally recognized producers such as Tyrell’s Wines, Mount Pleasant Wines and Brokenwood Wines.
Hunter Valley comprises the following sub-regions: Upper Hunter Valley, Broke Fordwich, and Pokolbin. The region's climate is warm and humid, relying on rain, humidity, cloud cover and sea breeze to mitigate the warmth. Soil types vary across the region. Generally, Semillon performs well on the sandy alluvial flats, whereas Shiraz prefers the red loamy soil types.
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