HVD Vineyard Semillon
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Enjoy fresh and vibrant within 1 to 5 years of release, or cellar for 10 to 20 years to witness its magnificent evolution into a complex, honeyed, and toasty classic.
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Fresh oysters, pan-seared sea bass, salt and pepper squid
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Planted in 1908, the HVD (Hunter Valley Distillery) Vineyard is situated on a flat, sandy alluvial tongue of land between two creek beds in the heart of the Hunter Valley. This unique terroir produces a Semillon that is historically softer, more floral, and more immediately accessible in its youth than its sibling, Vat 1. Tyrrell's crafts this single-vineyard gem using traditional low-intervention methods: the grapes are hand-picked early in the season to preserve natural acidity, gently pressed, and fermented entirely in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks without any oak contact. This minimalist approach captures the pure, pristine essence of these centenarian vines, resulting in a wine of remarkable line, length, and historical pedigree.
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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.