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  • Country ranking ?

    207
  • Producer ranking ?

    8
  • Decanting time

    1h
  • When to drink

    now to 2035
  • Food Pairing

    steamed mussels and chorizo

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The Story

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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Wine Information

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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