Briar Ridge The Squire Chardonnay 2024

The Squire Vineyard was the original name of the estate in the Hunter Valley and Chardonnay was the first white variety that was planted there. This wine is a blend of Hunter and Orange (as in district, not colour) fruit. The colour here is a pale lemon. The nose reveals the freshness evident throughout, along with citrus notes, a touch of peach and mandarin, with gentle honeycomb on the finish. There is a lovely texture here while the wine retains elegance. The palate sees a move to more spicy territory with a flick of apricot. A wine of medium length, enjoy it over the next eight years. Good buying.