Special Release Shiraz
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Typically best enjoyed 3–10 years from vintage release, though exceptional vintages can cellar gracefully for longer.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted duck, slow-cooked lamb shanks, grilled beef tenderloin
✨ wine.spec_sheet
The Special Release Shiraz from Tyrrell's represents a contemporary exploration of the Hunter Valley's historic terroir. Sourced from select parcels of premium vineyards, including some of the estate's cherished dry-grown blocks, this wine is crafted to highlight the vibrant, fruit-forward, and savory character unique to New South Wales' premier wine region. Unlike the heavier, high-alcohol Shiraz styles found in hotter Australian regions, Tyrrell's Hunter Valley Shiraz is celebrated for its medium-bodied elegance, bright red fruit profile, and subtle white pepper spice. The winemaking team employs traditional open-top fermenters and matures the wine in large, older French oak casks to preserve the pure expression of the fruit and the distinctive earthy, leather-tinged complexity that develops naturally in the Hunter's volcanic and sandy loam soils.
🍾 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.