Chardonnay
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Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 5 years from vintage release to capture its fresh, vibrant fruit profile.
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Roasted chicken, grilled salmon, creamy mushroom risotto
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Tyrrell's holds a legendary status in Australian viticulture, famously pioneering Chardonnay in the Hunter Valley when Murray Tyrrell reportedly leaped over a neighbor's fence to secure cuttings in the late 1960s. This classic Hunter Valley Chardonnay represents the estate's modern, elegant expression of the varietal. Sourced from premium dry-grown and irrigated vineyards across the region, the fruit is harvested early to preserve its signature natural acidity. Fermented in a combination of French oak casks and stainless steel, with a portion undergoing lees stirring, the wine strikes a masterful balance between vibrant citrus and stone fruit flavors and a delicate, textured creaminess. It stands as a benchmark for contemporary, medium-bodied Australian Chardonnay.
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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.