Tyrrell's
When we started Waters Wine Company we had it in mind that we didn't want producers who were too big, or who sold their wines to supermarkets. For us, this dictum is largely intact. There was, however, one exception that we just had to make from the get go - Tyrrell's Wines.
We have visited hundreds of cellar doors over the years, all over the world. The laconic, Australian, friendly and unpretentious welcome that is Tyrrell's has never failed to deliver immense pleasure and respect.
Respect in the fact that great wines are made here, and have been for over 150 years. Respect in the fact that the dumbest questions that a young winelover asked at the cellar door were answered with patience and not in the least bit ridiculed.
And respect in knowing that these wines can only come from the Hunter Valley. Here is a producer who steadfastly stands by the styles that has made the Hunter Valley a great and uniquely idiosyncratic wine region. If ever there was a region that defined Australian exceptionalism in wine, it is the Hunter. And Tyrrell's Wines are the bedrock, benchmark and bookend of this tradition.
When describing wine most of us use epithets like 'modern', 'traditional' and so on. Perhaps the most fashionable descriptor these days is something like 'traditional winemaking', or made with 'traditional methods'. This is usually attached to a new or young producer, who you could invariably describe as 'modern'. So where does Tyrrell's fit?
Stylistically, Tyrrells is quintessentially Hunter Valley. These wines do not tip their hat to the northern Rhone, Bordeaux or Burgundy. Rather, they are entirely unto themselves.
There is certainly a claret-like profile in their red wines. Cool fruits of blue, red and sometimes black, coupled with a brooding bitumen earthiness that can only be Hunter. They do not wear the padded velvet of their South Australian counterparts. Usually medium-bodied, they have a structure of armour and angles. Firm thrashing tannins, tightened noose-like around a pulsing core of fruit. An acid line, spearlike, shaping and framing the wine, and driving the finish.
The whites are incomparable. Literally. There is now great consistency with Hunter Valley Semillon. There are some off-dry styles. Some Semillons have their fruit picked later, to create a more forward, softer, rounder early drinking wine. Tyrrell's Semillons are synonymous with gentler textures and length. For me it is their textural elegance and length of flavour that sets these wines apart from the rest of the Valley.
Website: www.tyrrells.com.au
Location: 1838 Broke Road, Pokolbin NSW 2320
Winemaker: Andrew Spinaze
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Beyond Broke Road Shiraz 2017
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This is a fantastic expression of Heathcote Shiraz. Very fragrant, with plums, dark cherries and bramble fruit. Super fresh palate and plenty of body. Abundant red fruits, chocolate and spice. The Beyond Broke Road Shiraz is very moreish and an absolute bargain. Click here for our full Beyond Broke Road range
Producer: Beyond Broke Road, Tyrrell's
Producer: Beyond Broke Road, Tyrrell's$15.00in any six
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Beyond Broke Road Sauvignon Blanc 2018
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Very much a cool climate style with passionfruit, citrus and guava. The Beyond Broke Road Sauvignon Blanc is full of lemon and limes on the palate, sprinkled with herbal notes. Utterly refreshing. The grapes were sourced from Orange, a cool climate, high altitude region renowned for growing sauvignon blanc. The fruit was harvested in the […]
Producer: Beyond Broke Road, Tyrrell's
Producer: Beyond Broke Road, Tyrrell's$15.00in any six
$16.00 per single bottle
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Beyond Broke Road Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
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Classic Cabernet! The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon from the Beyond Broke Road range is medium to full bodied. It has lashings of slinky blackcurrant, blackberry, crunchy red cherries and a sprinkling of Eucalyptus. Very evocative and ridiculously good for the price. The grapes are sourced from the Margaret River, which has a cool Mediterranean climate that […]
Producer: Beyond Broke Road, Tyrrell's
Producer: Beyond Broke Road, Tyrrell's$15.00in any six
$16.00 per single bottle
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Beyond Broke Road Pinot Gris 2018
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This wine has all the lemony, mineral freshness of a Pinot Grigio, plus the pear, honey and spice of a Pinot Gris. All you could want and more! The 2018 Pinot Gris from Beyond Broke Road has to be one of the best value Pinot G’s in Australia. Period. The grapes were sourced from King […]
Producer: Beyond Broke Road, Tyrrell's
Producer: Beyond Broke Road, Tyrrell's$15.00in any six
$16.00 per single bottle
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Beyond Broke Road Rose 2017
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A blend of Sangiovese, Nebbiolo and Barbera, the 2017 Rose from Beyond Broke is Salmon pink in colour. It has generous fruit and refreshing acidity. Perfect with food or without! The grapes were sourced from King Valley, a cool climate high altitude region in Victoria. The fruit was harvested in the very early hours of the […]
Producer: Beyond Broke Road, Tyrrell's
Producer: Beyond Broke Road, Tyrrell's$15.00in any six
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Tyrrell’s Hunter Valley Semillon 2018
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Sourced from a small selection of Tyrrells’ favourite Semillon blocks, the grapes were both hand and machine picked before gentle pressing and fermentation in stainless steel tanks. The wine then spent a few months on yeast lees to gain extra complexity and mouth feel. Another great Hunter vintage. Light-bodied and citrusy with a fresh and […]
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Tyrrell’s Hunter Valley Shiraz 2016
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A classic, medium-bodied Hunter Burgundy style. Deceptively rich with a savoury pepper and charcuterie flavour, mixed with ripe red and black berry fruits. Upfront fruit with savoury, crunchy tannins and a fresh moreish finish. Sourced from a small selection of Tyrrells’ favourite Shiraz blocks, the grapes were both hand and machine picked before fermentation in […]
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Producer: Tyrrell's$20.00in any six
$22.00 per single bottle
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Tyrrell’s Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2017
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Medium in colour, with nice green hues. Lovely mix of citrus, white stone fruit and some oak spice on the nose. Medium bodied palate with great fruit intensity and texture. Sourced from a small selection of Tyrrells’ favourite Chardonnay blocks, the grapes were both hand and machine picked before gentle pressing and fermentation. The wine […]
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Producer: Tyrrell's$20.00in any six
$22.00 per single bottle
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Tyrrell’s Old Hut Shiraz 2017
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The 2017 Old Hut Shiraz has an enticing nose of dark berry fruits and lifted spice. It’s a dense, more brooding style of Shiraz compared to the Tyrrell’s 4 Acres. Yet it still shows the pedigree of its lineage with superb balance and length. The Old Hut vineyard was planted in 2003 with cuttings taken […]
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$45.00 per single bottle
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Tyrrell’s Mother’s Shiraz 2017
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2017 is the first ever release of the Mother’s Shiraz. It has an intense aromatic profile that is very true to the Tyrrell’s style with an abundance of summer fruits. The palate is fresh and juicy with only the subtle influence of oak. Mother’s vineyard is situated adjacent to Chris and Tegan Tyrrell’s house and […]
Producer: Tyrrell's
Producer: Tyrrell's$40.00in any six
$45.00 per single bottle
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Tyrrell’s Johnno’s Semillon 2019
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$71.00 per single bottle
Shows all the hallmarks of a classic Hunter semillon. This wine comes from the Johnno’s vineyard, which sits just below the winery and was planted in 1908. Made in a style reminiscent of the Hunter semillons of yesteryear; the fruit was basket pressed, the juice saw minimal clarification and the wine was fermented using natural […]
Producer: Tyrrell's
Producer: Tyrrell's$62.00in any six
$71.00 per single bottle
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Tyrrell’s Vat 47 Chardonnay 2015
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Medium bodied with slightly struck flint yeast character, a slight spiciness with grapefruit overtones. The palate is delicate, yet rich, round creamy fruit of great texture and mouthfeel persist, which ties in nicely with the soft French Oak balance and clean acid structure. A fine example of modern Hunter Valley Chardonnay. The 2015 Vat 47 […]
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Producer: Tyrrell's$67.00in any six
$72.00 per single bottle
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Tyrrell’s Vat 47 Chardonnay 2017
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One of the few Australian Chardonnays that is always in need of cellaring. The Vat 47 follows on from the Tyrrell’s red styles – medium bodied with an angular structure that demands time to fully integrate and flesh out. The 2017 Tyrrell’s Vat 47 is one of the finest to date. Aroma’s are more expressive […]
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Producer: Tyrrell's$68.00in any six
$78.00 per single bottle
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Tyrrell’s Vat 6 Pinot Noir 2017
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The 2017 Vat 6 Tyrrell’s Pinot Noir is gorgeous. It’s nervy and has that fabulous angular structure unique to Tyrrell’s. There is a complexity of flavour that I have not yet seen from this wine. Raspberry, strawberry and cranberry with hints of porcini mushroom and cured meat. There are also wonderful hints of oak spice […]
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Producer: Tyrrell's$68.00in any six
$78.00 per single bottle
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Tyrrell’s Vat 8 Shiraz Cabernet 2017
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Always the most accessible wine from the Tyrrell’s premium wine stable. Sumptuous aromas of blueberry, plums, blackcurrant, and dark cherries. The palate lives up to the promise of the nose. Rich and full bodied with saturated black, blue and red fruits. Plenty of chocolate and vanilla from the oak, though not overdone. The Vat 8 […]
Producer: Tyrrell's
Producer: Tyrrell's$68.00in any six
$78.00 per single bottle
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Tyrrell’s Vat 1 Semillon 2013
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Lifted lime citrus aromas, the palate is seamless – showing the typical powerful fruit core, balanced by the wine’s texture and soft acid profile. The length and power of fruit on the palate is what sets this year’s Vat 1 apart from other recent vintages. A classic in the making, akin to the legendary 2005 […]
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$82.00 per single bottle
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Tyrrell’s Vat 1 Semillon 2014
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$89.00 per single bottle
Semillon grown on sandier soils is often nervy and lacking in mid palate richness. The Short Flat vineyard is the Montrachet of the Hunter Valley. It produces a Semillon that encompasses the entire spectrum of flavour and texture associated with the style. The 2014 Vat 1 is, without doubt, the benchmark Semillon to come out […]
Producer: Tyrrell's
Producer: Tyrrell's$77.00in any six
$89.00 per single bottle
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Tyrrell’s Six Pack
Add to cart$120.00$100.00 Per Case of 6From one of the benchmark Australian wine producers, we’ve put together a six pack of the Tyrrell’s Hunter Valley range to get you started.
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Tyrrell’s Vat 9 Shiraz 2017
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There is no other Australian shiraz that is as multifaceted and encapsulates the concept of light and shade as the Tyrrell’s Vat 9 Shiraz. To quote Robert Hughes from his masterpiece, Goya, it is ‘the primal struggle of light and dark, that flux from which all consciousness of shape is born’. The 2017 is at […]
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$103.00 per single bottle
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Tyrrell’s Vat 1 Semillon 2005
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The most awarded wine in Tyrrells’ history, this is classic Hunter Valley Semillon. A tightly structured palate with considerable length and breadth of citrus fruit flavours. This wine is only just beginning to evolve and show hints of toasty, bottle aged complexity. An iconic Australian wine from what is a classic vintage for Hunter Semillon. […]
Producer: Tyrrell's
Producer: Tyrrell's$139.00in any six
$149.00 per single bottle
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Tyrrell’s Mixed Case
Add to cart$240.00$200.00 Per Case of 12From one of the benchmark Australian wine producers, we’ve put together three quality wines from the Tyrrell’s Hunter Valley range in this mixed case.
Producer: Tyrrell's
Producer: Tyrrell's$240.00$200.00 Per Case of 12