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Country ranking ?
211
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Producer ranking ?
8
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Decanting time
1h
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When to drink
now to 2035
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Food Pairing
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Food Pairing
steamed mussels and chorizo
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Our flagship semillon and one of Australia's most awarded white wines. Vat 1 Hunter Semillon epitomised the benefits of patient bottle ageing that transforms this unoaked wine into a masterpiece.
First produced in 1963, the Vat 1 is fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks before it quietly spends a few years 'resting' in bottles.
It is a classic Hunter Valley semillon showing a tightly structured palate with considerab...
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The most awarded wine in Tyrrell’s history. 34 Trophies, 57 Gold, 12 Silver and 6 Bronze medals
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Latest Pro-tasting notes
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Tasting note
color
Medium, Yellow and Bright
ending
Long, Extensive and Spicy
flavors
Creamy
nose
Wide, Complex and Forward
taste
Average in Acidity, Low alcohol content, Good texture, Fruity, Jammy, Perfumed, Medium-Dry and Silky tannins
Written Notes
A balanced, elegant style of Semillon. An intriguing mix of hints of melon and crushed cashews. This leads through to more of an almond-like and orange rind finish. There is some maturity here, not least evident by a little development in the colour, but still reasonably youthful. Amazingly fresh. Good acidity, impressive length. Scintillating Hunter Semillon.
A lovely wine.
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Origin
Hunter Valley, New South Wales
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