2017 Tyrrell's Old Patch Shiraz
$ 240.00 AUD
The Tyrrell’s estate, nestled in the foothills of the Brokenback Range in the Hunter Valley, is a unique patchwork of vineyards. Thriving in a diverse range of soils, from sandy loams lying on ancient creek beds to heavier red clays over limestone, these vineyards produce some of the most distinctive and refined wines in the world.Old Patch” sits within the 3.3-hectare Old Hillside vineyard on Marrowbone Road, which the Tyrrell family purchased in December 2017. Situated in the middle of the vineyard site, the Old Patch was planted in 1867, making it almost 150 years old. It is the oldest vineyard in NSW and one of the oldest in the world. It is a steep, east-facing block located right underneath the Brokenback mountain range, which provides great protection, and features darker, richer soils than those on our Ashmans property.
Region - Hunter Valley
Type - Red
Year - 2017
Winery - Tyrrell's
Grape - Shiraz/Syrah
Volume - Standard - 750ml
About the wine
Tasting notes
Deep, dark red colour with a tint of purple, and the bouquet is smoky, charry, coal-dusty. The palate is very elegant and smooth, fine-grained tannins and gorgeously intense,. Fine, savoury, elegant medium-bodied wine of great purity, line and length
Wine descriptors
Captivating and Complex, Earthy and Savoury, Elegant and Fine, For the Cellar, Something Special
Fruit aromas & flavour
Cherries, Dark Berries, Plum, Red Berries
Other aromas & flavour
Earth, Florals, Meaty, Minerality, Pepper, Spices
Food pairings
Pork
Cheese
Pizza
Fish
Red Meat
Pasta
BBQ
Vegetables
Poultry
Shellfish
Oysters
Spicy Foods
Cured Meats
Desserts
Expert review
This is the greatest old-vine wine in existence. 100 points. More depth than the four acres. This old plot was planted in 1867 and it has excelled in vintage 2017. The nose carries pristine aromas of raspberries, red plums and mulberries in gently spicy repose. The palate unfurls layers and layers of lightly spiced red- and dark-fruit flavors with tannins that seem to hold endlessly on the finish. Pitch-perfect and noble. An essay in grace and charm. Akin to grand cru Burgundy and maybe Musigny too! This really ought to be left alone for a decade.
Shiraz or Syrah
Shiraz, or Syrah, is one of the most loved, rich and powerful red wine varieties made famous for its mineral and structured expressions from the Rhône in France and the rich and decadent fruity expressions from the Barossa Valley in Australia. Full bodied, rich in antioxidants and generously fruity, Shiraz sits proudly on the table for those that like their wine big and bold. Think violets, blackberries, plum, chocolate, pepper, black olive, liquorice, rosemary, tobacco and spice...i'm thirsty already!
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