2023 Thomas Wines Sweetwater Ridge Shiraz | Hunter Valley Single Vineyard Shiraz

🔥 96 Point Hunter Valley Shiraz | Halliday Top 100 Wine

Pure Hunter Valley power — elegance, depth and drive in perfect harmony from the celebrated Sweetwater Ridge single vineyard

96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion | 94 points - The Wine Front

Sweetwater Ridge, Hunter Valley, NSW

$37.50 a bottle
Sweetwater Ridge Shiraz • Thomas Wines • Hunter Valley • NSW

"Sweetwater Ridge — Thomas Wines’ celebrated single-vineyard Hunter Valley Shiraz. 96 points Halliday. Pure Hunter Valley power — elegance, depth and drive in perfect harmony at $38."

The Thomas Wines Range at Liquid Vibe

Two extraordinary expressions from one of the Hunter Valley’s most respected and celebrated boutique producers:

• Kiss Shiraz 2022 — 96pts Halliday, 95+ pts The Wine Front. Seductive, charming and irresistibly drinkable. $70.
• Sweetwater Ridge Shiraz 2023 — 96pts Halliday. Pure Hunter Valley power — elegance, depth and drive. $37.50.

About Thomas Wines and Sweetwater Ridge

Thomas Wines is one of the Hunter Valley’s most respected and celebrated boutique producers — founded by Andrew Thomas, one of the Hunter Valley’s most respected and celebrated winemakers, known for producing wines of extraordinary quality, elegance and distinctive Hunter Valley character. Sweetwater Ridge is one of Thomas Wines’ most celebrated and prestigious single-vineyard sites — a named Hunter Valley vineyard producing Shiraz of exceptional elegance, complexity and distinctive character. Thomas Wines’ commitment to expressing the unique character of exceptional sites like Sweetwater Ridge has earned serious critical acclaim and recognition as masters of Hunter Valley winemaking. 96 points Halliday Wine Companion — outstanding at $37.50.

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Deep ruby-red with purple highlights and excellent concentration.

Aroma:
Complex and powerfully expressive with:

• dark berries, black pepper and spice
• violet, cedar and the distinctive character of Sweetwater Ridge terroir
• the elegance and depth of great single-vineyard Hunter Valley Shiraz

Sweetwater Ridge Shiraz of extraordinary aromatic character — the dark berry and violet character of premium Hunter Valley Shiraz beautifully integrated with the black pepper and cedar complexity of Andrew Thomas’s celebrated single-vineyard winemaking.

Palate:
Medium to full-bodied with exceptional structure and balance.
Expect layers of:

• blackberry, plum and dark cherry
• pepper, spice and a distinctive mineral backbone
• the elegance, depth and drive of great single-vineyard Hunter Valley Shiraz

Finish:
Long and sophisticated with persistent flavours and beautiful complexity — exceptional aging potential.

Critical Acclaim

96pts – Halliday Wine Companion

94pts - The Wine Front

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2023
• Variety: 100% Shiraz
• Vineyard: Sweetwater Ridge (single-vineyard)
• Region: Hunter Valley, NSW
• Producer: Thomas Wines
• Winemaker: Andrew Thomas
• Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2033+ (10–15 years)

Food Pairings

• Premium grilled steaks and lamb
• Slow-braised beef with rich sauces
• Aged hard cheeses and charcuterie
• Roasted game meats with herbs
• Dark chocolate desserts

Why We Love It

This is pure Hunter Valley power — Thomas Wines’ 2023 Sweetwater Ridge Shiraz, 96 points Halliday Wine Companion, elegance, depth and drive in perfect harmony from the celebrated Sweetwater Ridge single vineyard. Andrew Thomas at his most powerful and precise.
At $37.50, it delivers outstanding single-vineyard Hunter Valley Shiraz character and exceptional value from one of the Hunter Valley’s most respected and celebrated boutique producers.

Pure Hunter Valley power — elegance, depth and drive. Sweetwater Ridge, by Thomas Wines.

👉 Secure your bottles now — one of the Hunter Valley's standout Shiraz releases