Stevens Vineyard Semillon
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Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 5 years of vintage for a fresh, crisp style, or cellared for 10 to 20 years for its classic, complex bottle-aged character.
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Fresh oysters, grilled white fish, sashimi
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The Stevens Vineyard Semillon is a brilliant testament to the long-standing partnership between Tyrrell's and the Stevens family, who have cultivated grapes in the Hunter Valley for generations. Sourced from the iconic Stevens Vineyard, which features classic light, sandy loam soils over clay, this single-vineyard wine captures the pure essence of Hunter Valley Semillon. The fruit is harvested early at low sugar levels to preserve natural acidity, then gently pressed and fermented entirely in stainless steel tanks without any oak contact. In its youth, the wine is incredibly vibrant, tight, and driven by zesty citrus and mineral notes. Over time, it undergoes a magical transformation, developing rich, complex characters of toasted brioche, honey, and nuts, despite never seeing a stave of oak.
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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.