Fordwich Verdelho
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Typically best enjoyed within 1–3 years of vintage release to fully appreciate its fresh, vibrant tropical fruit characters.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Spicy Thai green curry, grilled garlic prawns, salt and pepper squid
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Tyrrell's Fordwich Verdelho is a vibrant celebration of one of the Hunter Valley's most successful alternative white varieties. The grapes are sourced from the historic Fordwich Sill, a unique geological formation in the Broke Fordwich sub-region characterized by ancient, weathered red volcanic soils. First planted in the Hunter Valley in the 19th century, Verdelho thrives in this warm climate, and the volcanic terroir of Fordwich imparts a distinct richness and intense tropical fruit profile to the wine. Tyrrell's vinifies this fruit entirely in stainless steel to preserve its pure, aromatic intensity, resulting in a wine bursting with notes of passionfruit, guava, and spice, balanced by a crisp, lively acidity that has made it a beloved classic of the region.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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.