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.

Light sand and red clay, the origin. A richer give than the meagre white sands of Belford, its majestic sibling. All the better for youthful exuberance, without quite the tactile feel and tensile vibrancy. Optimal drinking! Apricot pith, quince, quinine and citrus balm. Taut, but a far more open weave across the mid palate than others in the family. The Belford, the intellectual nerd. This, the crowd favourite. Visceral and absolutely delicious. Date: Dec 2021; Alcohol: 11%; Drink by: 2026; Rating: 95 Points; Ned Goodwin MW; James Halliday Wine Companion