Special Release Verdelho
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Best enjoyed young and fresh, typically within 1 to 3 years of the vintage release.
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Spicy Thai salads, grilled prawns, or light chicken dishes.
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Tyrrell's Special Release Verdelho celebrates a grape variety with a deep-seated history in the Hunter Valley, dating back to the mid-19th century. While historically utilized for fortified wines, Verdelho has found its modern calling as a vibrant, dry table wine. Tyrrell's 'Special Release' tier focuses on showcasing small-batch, expressive parcels that highlight the diversity of the region. This wine is crafted to capture the pure, unadorned essence of the grape, undergoing cool fermentation in stainless steel tanks with no oak contact. The result is a lively, aromatic white defined by its signature tropical fruit profile of guava and passionfruit, balanced by crisp natural acidity and a clean, refreshing finish, embodying the bright and approachable side of Hunter Valley viticulture.
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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.