Semillon Vat 1
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Typically released with 5 years of bottle age, it is best enjoyed 5 to 20+ years from the vintage date.
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Fresh oysters, pan-seared white fish, sashimi
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First produced in 1963 from dry-grown grapes planted on the sandy, alluvial soils of the Hunter Valley floor, Tyrrell's Vat 1 Semillon is one of Australia's most decorated white wines. This legendary bottling epitomizes the unique Hunter Valley style: harvested early at low sugar levels, fermented cool in stainless steel, and bottled early without any oak contact. In its youth, it is tightly coiled, showing vibrant citrus and flinty minerality. However, through a magic unique to this terroir, it undergoes a profound transformation with age, developing complex layers of toasted brioche, lemongrass, and beeswax that mimic the texture of an oaked wine. It stands as a testament to the patience of the Tyrrell family, who famously hold back releases until the wine begins to show its mature glory.
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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.