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9 April 2025 | Michaela Rollings

96 Points for The Gatherer.

We’re thrilled to share some fantastic news – our 2023 Single Vineyard 'The Gatherer' Shiraz has just earned an impressive 96-point rating from Halliday Wine Companion.

This recognition reflects the exceptional quality and craftsmanship that define our approach to winemaking. Sourced from the renowned Sweetwater vineyard, The Gatherer Shiraz combines power with elegance, offering a wine that’s both rich in flavor and smooth in texture. As we continue to push the boundaries of excellence, we invite you to discover this remarkable wine for yourself.

Read what Toni Patterson MW had to say about it:

"What a beautiful expression of Sweetwater vineyard fruit, with such graceful flow for a powerful wine. The mulberry and blackberry fruit is delightfully supple, with intensity building beautifully as the palate progresses. There's a perfect synergy between the vineyard's character and the winemaking approach. Simply magnificent. – Toni Paterson, 96 points, Halliday Wine Companion.

Winemaker Andrew Duff says: This wine was a pleasure to finish. Alex Beckett, the previous Briar Ridge winemaker, did all the hard work for me to slide 

 in along and finish. We were very proud to see this wine win Best One-Year-Old Shiraz at The Hunter Valley Boutique Wine Show in 2024.

H. How does the vineyard influence the wine?
AD. It’s the first time I have had the pleasure of playing with fruit from the Sweetwater vineyard. The blue-fruit spectrum the wine presents is polar to the red-fruit spectrum our Tallavera Grove vineyard displays. The name “The Gatherer” is a tip of the hat to this – gathering fruit from vineyards not family owned.

Best enjoyed: Best decanted prior to serving and enjoyed from the best glass you can find in your collection. Confit duck on puy lentils would be an awesome match."

Don’t miss your chance to experience The Gatherer Shiraz at its best. Use the discount code 96POINTS at checkout to enjoy this award-winning wine at 10% off. 

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