Belford Single Vineyard Semillon
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Typically enjoyed fresh upon release, or cellared for 10 to 20 years to experience its full, complex evolution.
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Freshly shucked oysters, pan-seared scallops, or grilled white fish with a squeeze of lemon.
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The Belford vineyard, planted in 1933, is the furthest north of Tyrrell's single-vineyard sites in the Hunter Valley. Unlike the sandy alluvial soils of Pokolbin, Belford features a unique, fine silty loam over clay, which imparts a distinctive structural power and flinty, chalky minerality to the wine. Hand-harvested and fermented entirely in stainless steel without any oak contact, this single-vineyard Semillon is celebrated for its laser-like acidity and remarkable purity in its youth, which gradually evolves into a rich, complex masterpiece of toast, lemongrass, and beeswax notes.
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Established in 1858 by English immigrant Edward Tyrrell, Tyrrell's is one of Australia's oldest and most prestigious family-owned wineries, located in the historic Pokolbin sub-region of the Hunter Valley, New South Wales. Today, under the guidance of fourth-generation family member Bruce Tyrrell, the estate continues to champion its rich heritage while managing some of the region's oldest dry-grown vineyards. Tyrrell's is globally celebrated for its benchmark Hunter Valley Semillon, particularly the iconic Vat 1 Semillon, which showcases extraordinary longevity and complexity without oak contact. The winery is also a pioneer of Australian Chardonnay, exemplified by the historic Vat 47, alongside exceptional, elegant Shiraz expressions such as Vat 9, cementing its status as an icon of Australian viticulture.