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 Shiraz is sourced from some of the best parcels on the Tyrrell Estate, ‘Ashmans’, with the Cabernet Sauvignon coming from an old vine super-premium McLaren Vale parcel. The 2023 vintage blend is 65% Shiraz and 35% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Best Other Reds and Blends of the Year of the Year - James Halliday Wine Companion Wine Awards 2026

A modern interpretation of the Great Australian Red that respects the tradition of varietal blending to make a more rounded wine. Dark, dense purple in colour. Creamy, rich softness with the power of intense fruit and tannin. The palate has vintage characteristics of darker fruit sweetness from the Shiraz with complex spice. The Cabernet component adds a blue fruit intensity and varietal cedar character with structural tannins, adding to the overall balance of the wine.