Briar Ridge Vineyard
Hunter , NSW & ACT
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Briar Ridge Vineyard
Winery Overview
Briar Ridge is a boutique winery and the largest holder of vineyards in Mount View, a well renowned viticultural area in the Hunter Valley.
Originally founded in 1972, many of our vines have been growing for 45 years, providing us with fruit of outstanding quality and distinct
character thanks to Mount View’s unique location in an unmatched part of the Valley. The combination of soil, aspect and the microclimate are what make the difference - giving our wines delicious flavours and
characters unlike any other.
Our talented Winemaker Alex Beckett (Sydney Royal Wine
Scholarship recipient) is passionate about showcasing these regional qualities and giving Briar Ridge wines a strong sense of place. This is reflected in the numerous awards Briar Ridge has
received on the wine show circuit and our highly regarded winery
rating, awarded by James Halliday every year since 2010.
Seeking Distribution in
Canada, Denmark, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Norway, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sweden, Thailand, UK, USA, Vietnam
Winemaker Bio
Alex Beckett
Winemaker
A Hunter Valley local, Alex Beckett joined Briar Ridge as Assistant Winemaker in 2016. Recognised as one of the industries up and coming talents, Alex’s passion for wine began while working part-time in Hunter cellar doors and wineries.
Naturally, Alex went on to study Viticulture and Wine Science at the University of Adelaide during which time he was awarded the prestigious Sydney Royal Wine Scholarship.
A talented young winemaker, Alex’s dedication and enthusiasm saw him promoted to the role of Winemaker in 2018, responsible for Briar Ridge’s unique portfolio of both classic and alternate varieties.
“It’s an absolute honour to work at Briar Ridge. The fruit off our Mount View vineyards is unique and some of the best in the Valley. I love making wines that reflect this incredible site. Seeing our members and customers enjoy the wines we create though, is the best reward.”
We couldn’t agree more.