Tyrell’s Vat 1 is a Semillon from Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia. Most admired for citrus-driven, mineral-rich and often age-worthy Semillon wines, Hunter Valley is one of Australias oldest wine regions and was home to its very first commercial vineyards. The regions warm summer nights coupled with autumn cloud cover and cool sea breezes allow full ripening and healthy acidity levels for Semillon; its diverse soils of volcanic basalt and white alluvial sands promote the development of Semillons delicate aromas. Hunter Valley Semillons can certainly be enjoyed in their youth but with 10 to 20 years in the cellar, the best examples develop intriguing notes of honey, browned butter and roasted nuts.

96 Points– James Suckling