Hunter Food

Tyrrell’s Wines
Still family owned after more than 145 years, Tyrrell’s is a wine company rich in history
and pioneering achievements. Tyrrell’s has grown to become one of Australia’s
largest and most prestigious winemakers with vineyards expanding across South
Australia, Victoria and New South Wales.
Fourth generation family member Bruce Tyrrell now heads a winemaking company
that boasts well established, popular and highly recognisable wine brands that
are exported to more than 30 countries world-wide. Tyrrell’s will continue to remain
a private company, with family traditions and an eye toward the future, creating
individual wines of character, flavour and above all, integrity.
TYRRELL’S WINES TASTING NOTES
Tyrrell’s Vat 1 Hunter Semillon 1998
Vat 1 epitomises the benefits of patient bottle ageing that transforms this unoaked wine into arguably Australia’s finest
Semillon. Tyrrell’s Vat 1 was first produced in 1963 from Semillon grapes grown on the Short Flat Vineyard across the road from
Tyrrell’s historic Pokolbin winery.
Characterised by honeyed, toasty flavours, Vat 1 is released only after five years bottle maturation. It is considered to be a
classic example of one of the most unique wine styles in the world.
Vat 1 Semillon will be a perfect companion to seafood ranging from fresh oysters and sushimi through to richer flavoured
seafood such as ocean trout and salmon. It will also marry well with antipasto and poultry dishes.
Tyrrell’s Vat 9 Hunter Shiraz 2001
First released in 1962, Vat 9 has been the flagship of Tyrrell’s Shiraz production since that time. Handpicked off original vines
on the Four and Eight Acre Blocks, this wine is renowned for its rich peppery characteristics and longevity.
A classic, traditional Hunter Valley wine style. The vibrant colour hints at the intensity of the wine while the palate shows front
fruit sweetness with excellent tannins and fresh acidity giving length and fullness of flavour. Reflective of the winemaking
philosophy, which concentrates on fruit character and structure, the oak component provides additional subtle complexity
rather than dominating the wine.
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