Tyrrell's Hunter Valley Shiraz 2018

2018

£18.50

Availability: 83 in stock

Tyrrells Hunter Valley Shiraz

Light-medium body with a rich, peppered & silky palate. Tyrrells Hunter Valley Shiraz has ripe cherries & blackberries dance on the tongue. Sweet fruit forward beginning, with a savoury, punchy tannin finish.

Why we love it: Classic Tyrrell’s in style.

Drink with: Lamb casserole.

Australia

Dry

Medium Bodied

Country

Australia, South Australia

Sub-Region

Hunter Valley

Vintage

2018

Blend Info.

100% Shiraz

Alcohol by Vol.

13.5%

Bottle Vol.

750ml

Serving Temp.

12 - 17 °

Closure

Screwcap

Drink

Now - 2028

Tyrrell’s

Tyrrell’s Wines in one of Australia’s oldest family-owned wineries, established in 1858. Edward Tyrrell, an Englishman, arrived in Australia in 1854, aged 19, and set himself up in the Hunter Valley in 1858. The hunter Valley was an established area during this time, full of pre-existing vineyards. After planting a vineyard, the first vintage was harvested in 1864, from two varieties which were becoming popular in the Valley: Semillon and Shiraz.

The Tyrrell’s Winemaking Family

Since that time, the winery has been managed by a succession of Tyrrell family members, now made up of the fifth generation. From its humble beginnings, Tyrrell’s now has 106ha of Chardonnay, Tyrrell’s Semillon, Shiraz and Pinot Noir vineyards in the warm, maritime climate of the Hunter Valley, and 26ha of Shiraz in the cooler, continental climate of Heathcote in central Victoria.

Fruit is sourced from other regions such as McLaren Vale and Eden Valley in South Australia. For over a century, winemaking duties were undertaken by members of the Tyrrell family, with only three non-family members holding the position of chief winemaker. The winery has undergone change over the years, such as progressing from 95% of their business emanating from the cellar door to now exporting to over 50 countries.

Tyrrell’s Wine List

The range of wines from Tyrrell’s is immense, from easy-drinking whites, sparkling wines to full-bodied reds.

The Hunter Valley Semillon

The ‘Hunter Valley Semillon’ is sourced from several vineyards in the area, and features aromas and flavours of citrus and grapefruit, and a light to medium-bodied palate.

The Rugus Stone Heathcote Shiraz

The ‘Rufus Stone Heathcote Shiraz’ has aromas and flavours of plums, cherries and white pepper, and a full-bodied mouthfeel and long finish, with elegant oak notes and medium acid.

The WineMaker’s Selection Vat 6 Pinot Noir

The ‘Winemaker’s Selection Vat 6 Pinot Noir’ is a sumptuous wine with aromas and flavours of wild strawberries and mushrooms, with fine tannins and a long length that can see it cellar for over five years.

For more information on Tyrrell’s and their wines, visit their website.

South Australia

A behemoth of a state, South Australia is responsible for over 50% of Australia’s wine production. With the first known planting here taking place in 1836, local vintners have had time to truly perfect their art. In fact, SA is also home to some of the oldest Shiraz vines on the planet, with around 38% of SA’s old vines being Shiraz.

South Australia Wine Region

Such a large area means that the terrain, climate and soil profiles vary immensely between regions, allowing for a vast array of varieties to thrive. Some of South Australia’s premier wine regions include; Barossa Valley, Mclaren Vale, Clare Valley, Coonawarra and the Adelaide hills.

Such a collection of prime wine regions has earned South Australia the grand title of Australia’s Wine Capital. But it doesn’t stop there, the prowess of South Australia wine producers mixed with fantastic growing conditions has garnered the state the privilege of being dubbed one of the 9 Great Wine Capitals of the World.

Find out more information on South Australia here

Towards the end of the 19th century, Europe was ravaged by an outbreak of Phylloxera, an aphid that injects a venom into the root of the vine while sucking out sap. The effect of the outbreak vastly influenced the global market. For example, France’s wine output decreased by over 40%, with the whole ordeal costing the country over 10 billion francs. Luckily for all, the grand ‘down-under’ remained a wine wonder, as the blight couldn’t take flight and reach the far away lands.