Shiraz Vat 9
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Typically best enjoyed 5–20 years from vintage release, as it gracefully transitions from vibrant red fruit to complex forest floor and leather notes.
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Roasted lamb rack with rosemary, slow-cooked beef cheek, wild mushroom ragout
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Tyrrell's Vat 9 Shiraz represents the pinnacle of Hunter Valley winemaking, first crafted in 1962 by the legendary Murray Tyrrell. This iconic red is sourced exclusively from the estate's oldest and finest dry-grown vineyards, notably the Weeby and Short Flat blocks, which thrive on the region's distinctive red volcanic clay soils. Unlike the heavy, high-alcohol Shiraz styles found elsewhere in Australia, Vat 9 is celebrated for its medium-bodied elegance, savory complexity, and remarkable longevity. The winemaking honors tradition, utilizing open-top concrete fermenters followed by maturation in large, older French oak casks (foudres). This minimal-intervention approach ensures the pristine fruit, fine-grained tannins, and subtle earthy, peppery terroir of the Hunter Valley remain the undisputed stars of the show.
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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.