Tyrrell's Vat 47 Chardonnay
The historic Tyrrell’s Vat 47 Chardonnay remains at the vanguard of the Australian chardonnay genre. Sourced from the cane-pruned, dry-grown Short Flat vineyard (based around an original vineyard planted in 1968 with material from Penfolds HVD Vineyard) fruit is hand harvested and 100% basket pressed. After partial vinification in stainless steel, the wine completes fermentation in small new (20%) and seasoned French oak barriques and puncheons followed by 10 months maturation. Lemon curd, grapefruit and flinty aromas, mid-palate creaminess and mineral acidity typify the style.
About Tyrrell's
Established in the mid 19th century, Tyrrell’s is among Australia’s oldest family wineries. Edward Tyrrell planted the first vines in 1858 on 330 acres in the Hunter Valley, launching their winemaking legacy in 1864. Despite a downturn in the 1930s, Tyrrell’s persevered, crafting esteemed wines like Vat 1 Semillon, Vat 47 Chardonnay, and Vat 9 Shiraz.