Johnno's Hand Pressed Semillon
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2035
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh oysters, pan-seared white fish with lemon butter, or roast chicken.
✨ Technical Specifications
Planted in 1908 on the deep, sandy alluvial soils of the Hunter Valley floor, Johnno's Vineyard is home to some of Tyrrell's oldest and most treasured own-rooted Semillon vines. Named in honor of John 'Johnno' Tyrrell, this historic plot produces a wine of remarkable pedigree and distinct terroir. True to traditional Hunter Valley methods but with a unique artisanal touch, the grapes are hand-harvested and gently basket-pressed in the old winery. The juice is fermented in stainless steel tanks at cool temperatures without any oak contact, preserving the pristine, laser-sharp acidity and intense citrus and lemongrass character of the ancient vines. In its youth, it is vibrant and mineral-driven, but with age, it transforms into a complex masterpiece of toasted brioche, honey, and beeswax.
🍾 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)
10.5-11.5%