
Hunter Valley
Internationally, Hunter Valley is one of Australia’s two most well known wine regions, alongside Barossa Valley in South Australia. Located about a two hour drive north of Sydney, the region is very popular for weekend escapes from the city of Sydney.
Hunter Valley’s climate includes regular droughts or floods, seemingly less than desirable conditions to grow grapes, with the hot, humid summers and cool winters. Nevertheless, the region has been under cultivation since the 1800’s and is responsible for putting Australian wine, in particular Sémillon and to a lesser extent Shiraz, on the world wine map. Winemaking pioneers such as Bruce Tyrrell (Tyrrell's Wines) and Len Evans helped the region gain worldwide recognition.
The famous Hunter valley Sémillon was for many years known as ‘Hunter Valley Riesling’ and is never matured in oak. It is however one of the most ageworthy whites in the country with bottles showing an inordinate ability to age gracefully. Bottle-aged Sémillons will often exhibit burnt toast and honey characteristics, slight nutty notes and supremely complex flavours on the palate. This palate complexity is coupled with soft acidity and the finish can be very long indeed.
Hunter Valley’s climate includes regular droughts or floods, seemingly less than desirable conditions to grow grapes, with the hot, humid summers and cool winters. Nevertheless, the region has been under cultivation since the 1800’s and is responsible for putting Australian wine, in particular Sémillon and to a lesser extent Shiraz, on the world wine map. Winemaking pioneers such as Bruce Tyrrell (Tyrrell's Wines) and Len Evans helped the region gain worldwide recognition.
The famous Hunter valley Sémillon was for many years known as ‘Hunter Valley Riesling’ and is never matured in oak. It is however one of the most ageworthy whites in the country with bottles showing an inordinate ability to age gracefully. Bottle-aged Sémillons will often exhibit burnt toast and honey characteristics, slight nutty notes and supremely complex flavours on the palate. This palate complexity is coupled with soft acidity and the finish can be very long indeed.
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- Our ‘Two of a Kind’ wines are a tribute to the multi regional blends that created some of Australia’s best wines in the 50’s and 60’s. The wines are based on the Hunter Valley’s signature varieties of Semillon ... Learn MoreAndrew Thomas 'Two Of A Kind' Ssb 2019$82.49 Per itemOut of stock
- Classicly paired with freshly shucked oysters and sashimi - The nose is greeted with intense lime zest fruit characters which follow through to the palate with its delightful, vibrant fruit purity.The mouth watering acidity provides impeccable balance and precision ... Learn MoreAndrew Thomas 'Braemore' Semillon 2019$82.49 Per itemOut of stock
- Vat 1 Semillon only ever comes from our best old vine, dry grown vineyards. These blocks feature ideal sandy, free draining soils that give these wines their unique character. The oldest of these blocks was planted in 1923. Hand picked in the ... Learn MoreTYRRELL'S 'VAT 1' SEMILLON 2015$89.99 Per item
- Situated between two dry creek beds, the HVD (Hunter Valley Distillery) vineyard was planted in 1908 and is believed to be the oldest Chardonnay vineyard in the world. WINNER of 3 Gold Medals ... Learn MoreTYRRELL'S 'VAT 47' CHARDONNAY 2009$89.99 Per itemOut of stock
- One of the flagship wines from this esteemed Hunter Valley producer. Noticeable new oak influence on the bouquet, with an abundance of bright red fruit, spice and a touch of sage and mint. The palate shows leather and tannin, with ... Learn MoreTYRRELL'S 'VAT 9' SHIRAZ 2017$99.99 Per itemOut of stock
- After a relatively cool fermentation, the wine spent a minimal time on yeast lees before being bottled to maintain its freshness. ... Learn MoreTYRRELL'S 'VAT 1' SEMILLON 2008$124.99 Per item
- Only 290 cases produced of the Old Patch 1867 Shiraz ... Learn MoreTYRRELLS 'OLD PATCH' SHIRAZ 2009$125.00 Per item
- Only 290 cases produced of the 4 Acres Shiraz Sourced from 130 year old vines the wine was matured in a 2 year old French oak cask (2700L) and a 1500L new French oak cask for 15 months. ... Learn MoreTYRRELLS '4 ACRES' SHIRAZ 2009$129.99 Per item
- An iconic Australian wine from what is a classic vintage for Hunter Valley semillon. Showing a tightly structured palate with considerable length and breadth of citrus fruit flavours. This wine is only just beginning to evolve and show a hint ... Learn MoreTYRRELL'S 'VAT 1' SEMILLON 2005$155.99 Per itemOut of stock
- A late spring which lead into cooler conditions throughout November and early December with some rain. This lead up left us with above average crop levels which ripened well with the warmer weather in January. Picking began one week later ... Learn MoreTYRRELL'S 'VAT 1' SEMILLON 2011$160.00 Per item
- Classicly paired with freshly shucked oysters and sashimi - The nose is greeted with intense lime zest fruit characters which follow through to the palate with its delightful, vibrant fruit purity.The mouth watering acidity provides impeccable balance and precision ... Learn MoreAndrew Thomas 'Braemore' Semillon 2018$175.99 Per itemOut of stock
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We've got the perfect Christmas dinner dozen for the big day! 6 wines to match with all the types of food you usually have for Christmas Day!
- Champagne for arrival drinks and oysters
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This pack contains a 3 bottle vertical of one of Australia's most collected white wines, Tyrrell's Vat 1 Semillon. Wines are to be opened during an online tasting ... Learn More