Old Patch 1867 Shiraz
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Typically best enjoyed 10–30 years from vintage release, showcasing extraordinary cellar longevity.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted duck breast, slow-cooked lamb shoulder, beef Wellington
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Tyrrell's Old Patch is sourced from a historic block of Shiraz vines planted in 1867, making it one of the oldest continually producing vineyards in the world. Located in the Pokolbin sub-region of the Hunter Valley, these ancient, ungrafted vines grow on their own roots in deep, red volcanic clay soils at the foot of the Brokenback Range. The wine is a legendary expression of Hunter Valley Shiraz, crafted using traditional techniques including fermentation in open oak vats and maturation in large, older French oak casks. This minimal-intervention approach preserves the unique voice of the ancient terroir, yielding a medium-bodied, remarkably elegant red wine defined by savory complexity, red berry fruit, and fine-grained tannins rather than heavy oak influence.
🍾 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.