Tyrrell's Vat 1 Semillon
First produced in 1963 under the name Hunter River Riesling, Tyrrell's Vat 1 Semillon is an iconic wine with a storied heritage. Largely sourced from the historic Short Flat Vineyard, home to vines dating back to 1923, this wine exemplifies the classic Hunter Valley Semillon. It's meticulously crafted with early picking, stainless steel fermentation, and up to 10 weeks of lees ageing, conferring greater breadth and textural generosity than in the distant past. In its youth, it showcases a crisp, lemony profile with a tensile backbone. Yet as it matures, it transforms into a golden-hued, complex beauty. With honeyed aromas and a rich, multifaceted palate marked by lemon curd, barley sugar and truffle. Vat 1 Semillon is a timeless reference point for this distinguished wine style that is possibly Australia’s greatest gift to the wine world and certainly, the most unique.
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.