Tyrrell's Wines Shine at Wine Shows
29 November 2011
Tyrrell’s Wines continues to fill the trophy cabinet with recent wins at the Hobart International Wine Show and Dan Murphy’s National Wine Show of Australia.
Standouts from the shows were the 2006 Vat 1 Semillon and the 2005 HVD Semillon which both picked up trophies.
The 2006 Vat 1 Semillon won the 9/11 Trophy for the Best White Wine of the Show (other than Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling). This is the eight year out of nine that Tyrrell’s has won this particular trophy, with a miss in 2008 courtesy of Tyrrell’s Chief Winemaker, Andrew Spinaze, who forgot to put the entries in for that year.
At the National Wine Show, the 2005 HVD Semillon picked up The Semillon Trophy for the best semillon of the show and Tyrrell’s semillons continued their golden run with the 2004 and 2006 Vat 1 Semillon and 2006 Belford Semillon all collecting a gold medal.
“The seven semillons that have won the 9/11 Trophy over the past nine years have won a total of 61 trophies and 158 gold medals between them – an amazing achievement in anyone’s book,” said Bruce Tyrrell, Managing Director of Tyrrell’s Wines.
“The 2006 vintage is proving a particular standout and well on its way to being the vintage of the decade.”
The full medal tallies for both shows are:
Hobart International Wine Show 2011
Trophy – 2006 Vat 1 Semillon - 9/11 Trophy for the Best White Wine of the Show (other than Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling).
Gold – 2005, 2006, 2007 Vat 1 Semillon; 2010 Belford Chardonnay; 2007, 2011 Stevens Semillon, 2007 HVD Semillon, 2006 Belford Semillon
Silver – 2007, 2011 Belford Semillon; 2009 Vat 1 Semillon; 2009 Belford Chardonnay; 2009 Stevens Shiraz
Bronze – 2011 Lost Block Semillon; 2011 Old Winery Semillon; 2008 Vat 1 Semillon; 2008, 2009, 2010 Vat 47 Chardonnay; 2010 Vat 8 Shiraz; 2009 Lunatiq Shiraz
Dan Murphy’s National Wine Show of Australia
Trophy – 2005 HVD Semillon – The Semillon Trophy
Gold – 2004, 2006 Vat 1 Semillon; 2006 Belford Semillon; 2005 HVD Semillon
Silver – 2007 Stevens Semillon
Bronze – 1999, 2007, 2009, 2011 Vat 1 Semillon; 2009 Vat 47 Chardonnay; 2006, 2007 HVD Semillon; 2007 Belford Semillon
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Tyrrell's Wines Supports Vision Australia's
15 November 2011
Tyrrell's Wines is proud to support Vision Australia's Carols by Candlelight for 2011.
All proceeds raised from Vision Australia's Carols by Candlelight will be used to support children who are blind or have low vision to access and participate in every part of life they choose.
For more information go to: www.visionaustralia.org
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Ultimate Food & Wine Expericence
Wine Selector
10 October 2011
Win the ultimate food and wine experience for you and five friends – with over $50,000 in prizes thanks to Wine Selector magazine!
Does a weekend celebrating the partnership of great wine and delicious food, matched with fantastic company sound like your thing? Then simply enter the competition and you could win the ultimate food and wine experience - hosted by TV presenter and best-selling author Maeve O'Meara!
To enter simply go to http://www.foodandwineexperience.com.au/
Tyrrell's Wines is partner of the Ultimate Food & Wine Experience promotion.
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Medal Haul at the Hunter Valley Wine Show 2011
5 September 2011
Tyrrell's Wines has picked 32 medals and 2 trophies at the recent 2011 Hunter Valley Wine Show.
The 2006 vintage of the iconic Vat 1 Semillon took out the trophies for the Best Dry White of Show and Best Premium Vintage White Wine.
Seven Gold, eight Silver and seventeen Bronze medals completed the winning haul.
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5 Star Winery for 6th Consecutive Year - Halliday
28 July 2011
Tyrrell's Wines has once again been awarded a 5 Star Winery rating in the 2012 edition of the esteemed James Halliday Australian Wine Companion - this is the 6th consecutive year Tyrrell's has been awarded the rating.
In addition, Halliday has given nine of Tyrrell's wines a rating of 90 Points and above with three wines receiving a 97 Point rating. To see the full ratings and reviews, please click on the pdf below.
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Flair in a Bottle
Dumfries & Galloway (Scotland)
Brian Elliott
18 July 2011
Brian Elliott in the Scottish consumer publication, Dumfries & Galloway writes about the Australian First Families of Wine: "If you are bored with predictable, standardised Australian wine you are in good company. So are some of the country’s top producers! Last year a group of those with the longest histories and highest reputations banded together to form Australia’s First Families of Wine. Its basic credo is that most good things about Australian wine stem from the traditions created by family-owned and operated wineries. The current stewards of that heritage accept that they only hold it leasehold and all are determined to ensure that their legacy’s foundations are solid when the torch passes to the next generation. That resolve is underwritten by an unshakeable conviction that these ‘family’ wines are, beyond peradventure, the epitome of flair and quality – and they intend to make sure that the world knows it.
To read the full article click on the pdf below.
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Lunatiq Shiraz poured at Nobu
14 July 2011
Tyrrell's Lunatiq Shiraz is now being poured at Nobu Melbourne, one of the world's most recognised Japanese restaurants, renowned for its innovative cuisine. The Heathcote sourced shiraz is being matched to Nobu's Wagyu rib eye with anti cucho sauce.
The Lunatiq Shiraz is a small batch wine crafted with minimal handling, small oak and no filtering. The result is a Rhone style with aromas of blackcurrant and plums.
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Vat 47 at KOKO
14 July 2011
Tyrrell's iconic Vat 47 Chardonnay is now being poured at the multi award winning KOKO restaurant in Melbourne. The chardonnay is being paired with Hotate Misoyaki - a dish of grilled scallops with miso mustard sauce topped with mirco herbs. KOKO's authentic Japanese cuisine and passion for fresh seafood is a perfect match for the clean, structured flavours of the Vat 47.
Tyrrell's Lost Block Merlot and Rufus Stone Heathcote Shiraz also feature on KOKO's wine list along with three of Tyrrell's partner wines - the Ra Nui Sauvignon Blanc, Ra Nui Chardonnay and Trout Valley Sauvignon Blanc.
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CHARDONNAY DAY - THURSDAY 26 MAY
16 May 2011
Thursday 26 May 2011 has been designated Chardonnay Day, a day designed to talk about chardonnay on a global scale through the wonders of social media and beyond. Now in its second year, Chardonnay Day aims to get people around the world together via the likes of Twitter and Facebook to talk, drink and share their thoughts on this noble grape variety.
Chardonnay has taken many twists and turns stylistically over the years, from the big oaky versions of yesteryear to the fresher, leaner, cleaner styles that are redefining what is a modern Australian chardonnay. The days of the ABC (Anything But Chardonnay) Club are numbered, and now is the time raise your glass and try some of the amazing chardonnays Australia has to offer!
All you have to do to participate is get some chardonnay in your glass! But why not try the following:
- Post your comments about the chardonnay you are drinking on Twitter using the hashtag #chardonnayday
- Jump onto the Tyrrell’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/TyrrellsWines and let us know what you think of our chardonnays
- Invite some friends over for a chardonnay tasting or dinner. Test their wine knowledge with a chardonnay options game
- Post photos or videos with you and your favourite Tyrrell’s chardonnay on our Facebook page for your chance to win a case of wine specially selected by our winemaking team
- Or you can just kick back, relax and just enjoy the Tyrrell’s chardonnay in your glass
- Head to one of the many public tasting events being held around the country - check out http://www.mastermindmusings.com.au/2011/05/chardonnaydayaustralia/ for details
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Tyrrell's Wine Sponsors The All Spokes Festival
2 May 2011
Tyrrell's Wines will be the exclusive wine sponsor of the 2011 All Spokes Festival. This mass participation cycling event is held in the heart of wine country Hunter Valley – Pokolbin. The event caters for both the novice/social rider through to regular competitive cyclists with Cycling NSW the technical partner offering road series points to competition riders.
The All Spokes Festival has also elected to support ‘beyondblue’ with part proceeds raised supporting the charity. All the participants will be pedaling for ‘beyondblue’. In an effort to increase awareness of the work beyondblue is doing in the prevention of depression in men, the All Spokes Festival is the perfect reminder of the value exercise, fun and fresh air has when it comes to promoting a healthy lifestyle.
As part of our sponsorship, Tyrrell's is offering entrants a signature bottle of wine to remember their Hunter Valley experience.
For more details on the event go to: www.allspokesfestival.com.au
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THE CENTURIONS - Wines from 100 year old vines
24 March 2011
The Centurions are an extension of the Tyrrell's Single Vineyard range of wines. These unique wines are created from vines that are over 100 years old and are some of the rarest in the world, most likely having their origins in the "Busby Collection" - a selection of cuttings from Europe that were originally planted in Sydney's Botanic Gardens and partially replicated in the Hunter Valley in the 1800's.
The range includes: HVD Chardonnay 2010, HVD Semillon 2010, Johnno's Semillon 2010, Johnno's Shiraz 2009, 4 Acres Shiraz 2009 and Old Patch 1867 Shiraz 2009.
These exclusive wines are produced in a limited quantity and will be available for purchase from selected fine wine retailers. For more details on the Centurions range and the vineyards from which they are sourced, please click on the pdf below.
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