Briar Ridge Vineyards Old Vines Shiraz 2023, Briar Ridge Vineyard, Hunter Valley and Orange. This 2023 Old Vines Shiraz draws from the winery’s oldest Shiraz vines, blending fruit from 40-year-old Hunter Valley and 30-year-old Orange vineyards. The nose dazzles with lifted violet aromas and a hint of white pepper, leading into a palate of rich, juicy red fruits balanced by bright, crunchy acidity. Fine-grained and silky tannins provide excellent structure and length, enhanced by clove and aniseed oak spice notes. This easy-drinking yet refined Shiraz is perfect now and has potential for short-term cellaring. It pairs beautifully with nutty cheeses or beef spare ribs.​