HVD Semillon
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2032
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Freshly shucked oysters, grilled white fish with lemon, or salt and pepper squid.
✨ Technical Specifications
Sourced from the historic Hunter Valley Distillery (HVD) vineyard, which was originally planted in 1908, Tyrrell's HVD Semillon is a profound expression of old-vine viticulture. Situated between two sandy creek beds, the dry-grown vines benefit from unique alluvial soils that yield a softer, more texturally generous style of Semillon in its youth compared to other single-vineyard releases. True to the classic Hunter Valley method, the grapes are hand-harvested, gently pressed, and fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks without any oak contact. This minimalist winemaking preserves the pristine, vibrant citrus and floral characters of the ancient vines, allowing the unique terroir of this historic site to shine through.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1858 by Edward Tyrrell, Tyrrell's is one of Australia's oldest and most prestigious family-owned wineries, nestled against the Brokenback Range in the Hunter Valley of New South Wales. Spanning five generations of family stewardship, the estate played a seminal role in shaping modern Australian viticulture, including pioneering the country's first commercial Chardonnay with the legendary Vat 47 in 1971. The winery remains dedicated to traditional, minimal-intervention winemaking and the preservation of historic, own-rooted old-vine parcels that yield exceptional regional character. Tyrrell's is internationally acclaimed for its benchmark Vat 1 Semillon, celebrated for its extraordinary longevity, as well as distinguished, elegant Hunter Valley Shiraz and sparkling wines.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Semillon
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
11% - 11.5%