Old Winery Verdelho
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed fresh, within 1–3 years of vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Spicy Thai green curry, grilled garlic prawns, Caesar salad
✨ wine.spec_sheet
The Old Winery range by Tyrrell's pays homage to the historic slab hut winery constructed on the estate in 1863. While Tyrrell's is legendary for its Hunter Valley Semillon, they have also been instrumental in championing Verdelho—a grape originally from Madeira that thrives in the warm Australian climate. Sourced from select vineyards across South Eastern Australia, this wine is crafted in a modern, unwooded style. It highlights the grape's natural affinity for producing highly aromatic, vibrant, and tropical-fruit-forward wines, capturing the friendly, generous spirit of classic Australian winemaking.
🍾 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.