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Tyrrell's Wines is a family-owned Australian winery founded in 1858 by Edward Tyrrell. Located in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, it is one of Australia's oldest continuously operating wineries. Tyrrell's is particularly known for its white wines, especially its Semillon and Chardonnay, which are produced from historic vineyards in the region. The winery also produces Shiraz and other varietals characteristic of the Hunter Valley.
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Why is Tyrrell's Vat 1 Semillon so closely associated with the Hunter Valley?
Vat 1 is made from Hunter Valley Semillon, a regional style known for developing toast and honey-like complexity despite being bottled without oak influence. Tyrrell's has produced wine in the Hunter Valley since Edward Tyrrell established the estate in 1858.
Does Tyrrell's Wines still belong to the Tyrrell family?
Yes. Tyrrell's describes itself as a family-owned Australian winery, with later generations continuing the business founded by Edward Tyrrell in 1858.
What is the difference between Tyrrell's Hunter Semillon and its Shiraz?
Hunter Semillon is a dry white wine valued for citrus character in youth and complex bottle development. Tyrrell's Shiraz is a red wine, often showing a more medium-bodied and savory Hunter Valley style than the powerful Shiraz associated with regions such as the Barossa Valley.
Where is Tyrrell's historic winery and cellar door?
The estate is in Pokolbin in New South Wales' Hunter Valley. This is the same wine region where the Tyrrell family established its original property in the nineteenth century.
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