Mother's Vineyard Shiraz
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Typically best enjoyed 3 to 12 years from the vintage release, though exceptional vintages can age gracefully for longer.
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Roasted duck breast, grilled lamb chops with rosemary, earthy mushroom risotto
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Tyrrell's Mother's Vineyard Shiraz is a heartfelt tribute to the family's matriarchs and the unique terroir of the Hunter Valley. Sourced from the historic Mother's block, which was planted in 1969 on the sandy loam soils of the Ashmans property, this wine represents the classic, medium-bodied style of traditional Hunter Valley Shiraz. Unlike the heavier, more robust Shiraz styles found in warmer Australian regions, the Mother's Vineyard Shiraz is celebrated for its bright red fruit profile, savory complexity, and earthy undertones. The grapes are gently fermented in open vats before being matured in large, older French oak casks to preserve the pure expression of the fruit and the distinct sense of place. This traditional approach yields a wine of exceptional elegance, balance, and seamless structure, carrying forward a legacy of minimal intervention winemaking.
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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.