Tyrrell's - Hunter Valley - 4 Acres Shiraz - Red - 2021

Wine:

Simply extraordinary, the 2021 Hunter Valley 4 Acres Red Shiraz is a masterful expression of elegance and purity in Shiraz. Crafted from a cool vintage and vines planted in 1879, and aged in French oak barrels, this wine exudes rare clarity and refinement. It is complete and harmonious—silky, flavourful, delicately crafted, and with subtle yet vibrant fruit aromas and flavours. Its remarkable persistence and balance elevate it to something truly magical. Rated 98/100 by Parker.

Vinification:

Vines planted in 1879 on red clay and limestone soils. Hand harvested, fermented in open vats with 10% whole grapes. Aged in three-year-old French oak barrels for 14 months.

Color:

Violine with brilliant highlights.

Nose:

An intense aromatic profile with notes of red berry aromas, dried herbs, and a hint of pepper.

Palate:

Beautiful precision, red fruit, lively acidity and subtle tannins.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Bresse pigeon roasted in a casserole, Salers rib of beef, hare à la Royale, venison stew with grand veneur sauce

Cellar aging:

From now until 2040 and beyond for enthusiasts.

Australia, home to some of the world’s finest wines, remains a land of discovery for true connoisseurs. At the heart of this is the Tyrrell’s family, renowned for crafting single-vineyard wines from some of the oldest, ungrafted, century-old vines in the region.

As a flagship estate of the Hunter Valley, Tyrrell’s embodies a 160-year family legacy that has become the stuff of legend. Their collection showcases the region’s hallmark grape varieties, with Semillon and Shiraz leading the way.

Innovators in the art of vinification, the Tyrrell’s revolutionized winemaking with their iconic “vat” system, setting a new standard and inspiring a generation of extraordinary wines.