2018 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 - 2018
Winery - Tyrrell's
Grape - Shiraz/Syrah
Volume - Standard - 750ml
About the wine
Tasting notes
Deepish purple/red hue, with a reserved savoury bouquet of smoky spicy earthy tones, blackberry lurking in the background. A hint of violets and dried herbs. The flavour is concentrated and deep, and backed with fine but insistent tannins that provide a great framework for the fruit. A wine of great finesse that promises much for the future
Wine descriptors
Captivating and Complex, Elegant and Fine, For the Cellar, Something Special
Fruit aromas & flavour
Cherries, Citrus, Dark Berries, Plum, Red Berries
Other aromas & flavour
Earth, Florals, Herbals, Meaty, Pepper, Spices, Vanilla
Food pairings
Pork
Cheese
Pizza
Fish
Red Meat
Pasta
BBQ
Vegetables
Poultry
Shellfish
Oysters
Spicy Foods
Cured Meats
Desserts
Expert review
Exquisite wine with such freshness and complexity, offering abundant red plums, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries with a wealth of fragrance and gently spicy oak – they used a one- year-old vat for this wine – violets and blood oranges. Profound aromatic purity. The palate is elegant and refined and extremely well focused, so layered and plush and very, very long with ribbon- like tannins. Intensity with elegance and discreet power. A trifecta of perfection, this is the third 100- point rating in as many releases. Vines planted in 1867. Drink over the next thirty years
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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