Tyrrells Wines

Erin Larkin verkostet den VAT 47 Chardonnay 2021:
Best Ever !!!
The 2021 Vat 47 Chardonnay is sourced from vines planted in the HVD (Hunter Valley Distilling) vineyard by Murray Tyrrell in 1968. (Chardonnay plantings went through a significant boom in Australia at around this time. Early cuttings of Old Foundation Block [UC Davis] clone was first planted in the Swan Research Station vineyard in 1957 and was released for sale in 1964 (later planted up at Gingin, hence the current name), with Tyrrell's in 1968. In 1969, the I10v1 clone arrived in Victoria and was widely planted. These early movements gave way to a proper planting boom in the 1970s, and by 1980, "Australian Chardonnay" in all its (rather unfortunate) 1980s stylistic excess was in full swing.) Back to this wine. Tightly wound and showing the cool balance of the 2021 vintage to great effect, this has curried mango, white peach, saltbush and brine mingling on the nose, while the palate gives way to a glassy polish and juicy acid line in the mouth. It's a super impressive wine, all the more so given I recently tasted a 2013, which seemed to have not aged a day. Not one single day. Timeless. A conservative score with a "plus," knowing there is much room to move (upward).
 

Der Tyrrells Wines Hunter Valley Semillon 2023 ist der Einstig in Tyrrells wunderbare Semillonwelt. Das Traubengut stammt fast ausschließlich aus der Lage HDV, die sich zwischen zwei trockene Täler bettet und so optimale Bedingungen birgt. Die Trauben werden in Ganzpressung verarbeitet und nach der temperaturregulierten Vergärung im Stahltank und einer kurzen Reifezeit auf der Feinhefe geht es für den Tyrrells Wines Hunter Valley Semillon auch schon in die Flasche - hier wird ganz explizit auf den Einsatz von Holz verzichtet, um die Frische best möglich zu bewahren. Die Zitrusfrische zeigt sich schon in der Nase. Am Gaumen gepaart mit saftiger Grapefruit. Die sanfte Säure stützt die Frucht und gibt perfekte Balance. Was für ein Einstieg!

 

James Suckling wird es ähnlich sehen und schreibt (Oktober 2023):

The opening act to a wonderful suite. Mostly HVD sourcing. Riffs on lemon grass, lime drop, pistachio husk, spa salts and nettle. Light-weighted and effusive of freshness. A little more open-knit and herbaceous, pungent and bright, than the more reticent wines of the upper tier. All the better for breaching earlier. A drape of subtle sweetness across the finish. Delicious. Drink or hold. Screw cap.

Ein moderner, mittelkräftiger Shiraz von Down Under

Der Tyrrells Wines Hunter Valley Shiraz 2021 wird aus Trauben von bis zu 40 Jahre alten Reben gekeltert. Die Gärung findet in traditionellen, offenen Holzfudern statt. die Reifung verbringt der Tyrrells Wines Hunter Valley Shiraz in alten gebrauchten 2700-Liter Holzfässern aus Französischer Eiche. So bleibt die Primärfrucht der Hauptakteur. Die Nase präsentiert sich würzig und rotfruchtig, am Gaumen leichte Extraktsüße mit animierender Struktur. Geschmeidges Tannin. Kraftvoll, komplex - großes Kino in dieser Preisklasse!
 

James Suckling schreibt zum 21er Jahrgang am 7.11.2022:

This shows real shiraz character with ripe strawberries and sweet tobacco with hints of bark and walnut. Some tile, too. Spicy. Medium-bodied with lots of juicy fruit and a delicious finish. Solid shiraz. Drink now. Screw cap.
 

Erin Larkin zum Tyrrells Wines 2021 Hunter Valley Shirazim August 2023 für den RPWA:

The 2021 Hunter Valley Shiraz is very reductive upon opening, but it works its way out of the glass with some swirling. Beneath it, there is black pepper, pink peppercorns, plenty of fresh, spicy acidity, sumac, iodine, poached strawberries and star anise. There's a nettle-y quality to the acidity that I find quite pleasant, but I think really what the wine needs is some air. If you can give it some—either in your glass or a decanter—I believe the wine will be even more enjoyable. It has lovely fruit but is frisky as all get up for now. 13.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap.