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.

Vines were planted 1908 on what is believed to be the oldest-producing vineyard in Australia, and likely the world. Basket pressed and extended lees contact. No special treatment, thus 85/15% one–four year old/new French barriques. This left space for the extraordinary focus and intensity of this great wine: white peach, Granny Smith apple, and mouth-watering, persistent acidity. Date: Dec 2022; Alcohol: 13%; Price: $100.00; Drink by: 2030; Rating: 97 Points & Special Value Star; James Halliday Wine Companion