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Hunter Valley
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Founded in 1858, Tyrrell's Wines is a cornerstone of Australia's winemaking heritage, located in the renowned Hunter Valley. Established by Edward Tyrrell, this family-owned winery has pioneered key developments in the industry, such as the Private Bin system and Australia's first commercial Chardonnay. Today, under the leadership of Bruce Tyrrell, the winery continues to produce award-winning single-vineyard wines (like their iconic Vat 1 Semillon), celebrated for their quality and sustainability.
Tyrrell's is committed to environmental stewardship, implementing sustainable practices in their vineyards and winemaking processes. These include water conservation measures, organic farming practices, and initiatives to reduce their carbon footprint. By prioritizing sustainability, Tyrrell's ensures the preservation of their vineyards for future generations while producing exceptional wines.
Wines
8 Acres Shiraz
Tyrrell’s
Hunter Valley
The 8 Acres Vineyard, planted in 1892 on deep red clay over limestone, produces a unique Shiraz. The 2022 release marks its 130th anniversary. The handpicked fruit is fermented in open-top vats and aged for 14 months in a three-year-old French oak cask. This wine features an intense purple color, ripe aromatics, and a palate with pure red fruit clarity and a round, mouth-coating shape. Seamlessly integrated acid and tannin provide drive and length.
Hunter Valley Chardonnay
Tyrrell’s
Hunter Valley
A blend of micro-climates grown the area of Pokolbin. Stainless steel fermented and then matured on the lees in new and older French barrique. White stone fruit, texture, oak spice.
Hunter Valley Semillon
Tyrrell’s
Hunter Valley
Dry farmed 40 year old Semillon vines. Always hand harvested in the cool of the night. Some time on the lees in stainless steel. 11% alcohol. Citrus fruits, slightly floral, brisk.
Hunter Valley Shiraz
Tyrrell’s
Hunter Valley
Dry farmed 40+ year old estate Shiraz vines. De-stemmed whole berries go into the fermenter. And then aged in older 2700 liter French casks. Ripe red fruits, soft, lively acidity.
HVD Chardonnay
Tyrrell’s
Hunter Valley
Believed to be the oldest Chardonnay vineyard in the world. Basket pressed, fermented in stainless steel and aged for 8 months in older French barrique with lees contact. Stone fruit and citrus fruit, crisp, oak spice.
HVD Semillon
Tyrrell’s
Hunter Valley
This vineyard, Hunter Valley Distillery, was planted between two dry creek beds in 1908. Like all Semillons from the legend Bruce Tyrrell, this one was fermented and aged in stainless steel. White flowers, citrus pith, soft. 10.5% alcohol.
Johnno’s Shiraz
Tyrrell’s
Hunter Valley
Johnno’s Vineyard, established in 1908 and renamed in 2002 in honor of John Tyrrell, is located at 135 meters elevation near Mary Ann’s creek. It features alluvial sandy loam soils and comprises 2.1 hectares of Semillon and 0.7 hectares of Shiraz vines. The vineyard produces two Sacred Sites wines: Johnno’s Shiraz, known for its unique character from lighter soils, and Johnno’s Semillon, noted for its pronounced texture compared to other Tyrrell’s whites. Pure red fruit clarity with a round, mouth-coating texture.
Rufus Stone Shiraz
Tyrrell’s
Heathcote
Planted in Heathcote in 1994. The ancient Cambrian soils gives this wine it's amazing structure. Fermented in both open top and closed, and then aged in 20% new French barrique for 18 months. Dark berries, white pepper, supple.
Tyrrell’s Rufus Stone Cabernet Sauvignon
Tyrrell’s
Margaret River
Sourced from 25-year-old vines in Margaret River in Western Australia. Fermented in stainless steel with cultured yeast and aged in older French oak. Full-bodied, vibrant and fresh, showing off dark fruits and herbal notes.
Vat 1 Semillon
Tyrrell’s
Hunter Valley
The Semillon. The wine. Planted in 1923 on sandy, free draining soils. Dry farmed. All stainless steel and not released until at least 5 years after harvest. Yellow citrus fruit, wax, long. 11% alcohol.
Vat 47 Chardonnay
Tyrrell’s
Hunter Valley
Planted by Murray Tyrrell in 1960 on sandy soils. Dry farmed. Basket pressed, fermented in stainless steel, and then aged for a little bit in older French oak. Floral, powerful, spice.
Vat 8 Shiraz Cabernet
Tyrrell’s
Hunter Valley
The name 'vat' stems from the still present large oak maturation vessels which were used by the Tyrrell's forebearers. And the number represents the cask in which that style of wine was originally fermented or matured. Aged in older French oak. Plum, chocolate, full.
Vat 9 Shiraz
Tyrrell’s
Hunter Valley
The best blocks of Shiraz are dry farmed on spectacular red soils. De-stemmed and partly whole bunches were meticulously sorted in the vineyard. Fermented separately and then aged in 1 and 2 year old 2700 liter French casks. Red berries, lifted, subtle oak.
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