Old Hut Vineyard Shiraz
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Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted lamb rack, grilled beef ribeye, wild mushroom ragout
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Tyrrell's Old Hut Vineyard Shiraz is a distinguished single-vineyard expression sourced from a block planted in 2003 on the historic Ashmans property in the Hunter Valley. The vineyard takes its name from the remnants of an old shepherd's hut that stands on the site, connecting the modern vines to the region's deep pastoral history. Grown on a ridge of rich, red clay loam over limestone, the vines produce fruit with exceptional intensity and structural elegance. In the cellar, Tyrrell's employs traditional open-top fermentation followed by maturation in large, older French oak casks to preserve the vibrant, savory red fruit and spice characteristics typical of classic Hunter Valley Shiraz without overpowering it with oak woodiness.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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.