Vat 9 Shiraz
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 20 years from vintage, though exceptional vintages can cellar gracefully for 30 years or more.
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Slow-roasted rosemary lamb shanks, pan-seared duck breast with cherry reduction, or earthy wild mushroom risotto.
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Tyrrell's Vat 9 Shiraz represents the pinnacle of Hunter Valley Shiraz, sourced exclusively from the estate's historic, dry-grown vineyards planted on the alluvial flats of Pokolbin. The backbone of Vat 9 comes from the Weeby vineyard, planted in 1879, and the Short Flat vineyard. These ancient, deep red clay soils yield a wine of remarkable elegance, medium-bodied structure, and savory complexity rather than blockbusting power. Traditionally fermented in open oak vats and aged in large, older French oak casks to preserve the pure fruit expression and terroir, Vat 9 is a liquid testament to the Tyrrell family's multi-generational stewardship. It reflects the classic Hunter style: earthy, savory, with red and black berries, hints of leather, and fine-grained tannins.
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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.