Briar Ridge Vineyard NV Liqueur Muscat Hunter Valley, #

Muscat grapes were left for a prolonged period on the vine to intensify in sweetness and to develop raisin flavours. Fermentation was arrested to produce a sweet luscious fortified wine with 17% alcohol. The fortified Muscat then matured through a solera system blending younger and older wines across multiple vintages. The result is a deep tawny colour, intense raisins, Christmas cake and caramel characters which are rich and spicy. The same flavours are complemented by its super treacly-sweet palate. This is complex and nutty with great length, all beautifully presented in a smart decanter-style bottle. Ready to drink now, it can be kept and remain in good condition if unopened but will not develop.