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.

From dry-grown vines planted in 1984 and 2003 in the HVD vineyard. Basket pressed, extended lees contact, French oak (15% new), 50/50% cultured/wild yeast, fermentation initiated in tank then transferred to barrels. While the bouquet is relatively quiet, the palate is amazing. It borders luscious, not common with one-year-old chardonnay. The fruit rainbow has yellow peach at its centre, vibrant citrussy acidity driving the back palate and a lingering finish. Date: Dec 2022; Alcohol: 13.3%; Price: $40.00; Drink by: 2039; Rating: 95 Points & Special Value Star; James Halliday Wine Companion