Ashmans Brut
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed fresh upon release or within 1–3 years to appreciate its vibrant fruit and crisp effervescence.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh oysters, smoked salmon blinis, soft triple-cream cheeses
✨ Technical Specifications
Named in honor of the historic Ashmans property in the Hunter Valley, where Edward Tyrrell first established his homestead and vineyards in 1858, Tyrrell's Ashmans Brut is a classic Australian sparkling wine. This cuvée pays homage to the family's deep roots in Australian viticulture. Crafted primarily from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir sourced from premium vineyards, it is made using modern sparkling winemaking techniques to preserve its bright fruit character and vibrant acidity. The wine undergoes secondary fermentation to develop a fine, persistent bead and a creamy texture, balancing fresh citrus and stone fruit notes with a subtle, yeasty complexity that reflects Tyrrell's commitment to quality across all styles.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1858 by English immigrant Edward Tyrrell, Tyrrell's is one of Australia's founding wine dynasties and a cornerstone member of Australia's First Families of Wine. Nestled beneath the Brokenback Range in the Pokolbin subdistrict of the Hunter Valley, the estate oversees some of the world's rarest own-rooted heritage vineyards, notably the Sacred Sites planted as early as 1867 and 1879. Viticulture focuses on sustainable stewardship over ancient alluvial flats and weathered clay loams under a warm, maritime-influenced sub-tropical microclimate. The winemaking philosophy balances traditional techniques, neutral oak, and minimal intervention to preserve purity, vitality, and sense of place. Tyrrell's benchmark portfolio is internationally celebrated for Vat 1 Hunter Semillon—an austere, unwooded white renowned for its transformative longevity—alongside Vat 47 Chardonnay, widely credited with pioneering commercial Australian Chardonnay, and the singular, medium-bodied Old Patch and Vat 9 Shirazes.
🍇 Grapes
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
🍷 ABV
11.5-12.5%