Established in 1858 by English immigrant Edward Tyrrell, Tyrrell’s Wines is one of Australia’s pre-eminent family owned wine companies with vineyards extending from their historic home in the Hunter Valley to the Limestone Coast (SA) and Heathcote (VIC). Headed up by fourth generation family member Bruce Tyrrell, Tyrrell’s is home to some of Australia’s most awarded wines including the iconic Vat 1 Semillon. Since 1971, Tyrrell’s has been awarded over 5,000 trophies and medals and in 2010 was named “Winery of the Year” in James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion. With the fifth generation, Chris, Jane and John, involved in the business, Tyrrell’s will continue to remain family owned with the simple philosophy of producing high quality wine that people love to drink.

The 4 Acres Vineyard was planted in 1879 on deep red clay soils over limestone and is the oldest block on Tyrrell Estate, ‘Ashmans’. A truly authentic Hunter Valley vineyard in its ability to produce a medium-bodied, elegant style with understated power, length and complexity. The fruit is handpicked and sorted in the vineyard before a natural fermentation takes place in our open top vats with approximately 10% whole bunches. After fermentation, the wine is matured in a single, three-year-old French oak cask for 14 months.

Medium colour density with a bright purple hue. It has a complex aromatic profile of red fruits, dried herb and touch of pepper. The palate shows great precision and clarity, whilst being light to medium-bodied, a true Hunter River Burgundy style. Bright red fruits, lively acid and subtle tannins all work together seamlessly. A wine with deceptive length, and great complexity and freshness.