Shiraz
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 3–12 years from vintage, though high-quality vintages can easily cellar for 15+ years.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted lamb with rosemary, grilled duck breast, earthy mushroom risotto
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Tyrrell's Hunter Valley Shiraz is a benchmark representation of the historic, medium-bodied Australian red wine style. Eschewing the heavy, high-alcohol profile often associated with other Australian regions, Tyrrell's crafts their Shiraz to reflect the unique, maritime-influenced terroir of the Hunter Valley. The fruit is sourced from historic dry-grown vineyards, some of which date back to the late 19th century. In the cellar, traditional winemaking techniques are favored, including fermentation in open vats and maturation in large, older oak casks. This minimal-intervention approach preserves the bright red berry fruit, savory earthiness, and signature white pepper spice that defined the legendary 'Hunter River Burgundy' style of yesteryear.
🍾 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.