HVD Semillon
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Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 4 years of vintage for its vibrant, crisp youth, or cellared for 10 to 20 years to develop its legendary complex, toasty, and honeyed characters.
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Freshly shucked oysters, grilled white fish with lemon, or salt and pepper squid.
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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.
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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.