# Tyrrell's Wines > Australia's oldest continuously family-owned and operated winery, established 1858 by Edward Tyrrell in the Hunter Valley, Pokolbin, New South Wales, Australia. Five generations of family winemaking. Producer of Vat 1 Semillon, Australia's most-awarded white wine, with over 5,500 medals and 330+ trophies. Made the first commercial Australian Chardonnay (Vat 47) in 1971. Founding member of Australia's First Families of Wine. Cellar door open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm at 1838 Broke Road, Pokolbin NSW 2320. ## About the family and history - [History of Tyrrell's Wines since 1858](https://www.tyrrells.com.au/family/history): The founding by English immigrant Edward Tyrrell in 1858, the original ironbark slab hut still standing at the winery, and five generations of continuous family ownership. - [Tyrrell's Today](https://www.tyrrells.com.au/family/tyrrells-today): Current operations, vineyards, and winemaking philosophy. - [Bruce Tyrrell AM](https://www.tyrrells.com.au/family/bruce-tyrrell): Fourth-generation custodian of Tyrrell's Wines, Member of the Order of Australia, founding member of Australia's First Families of Wine. - [Chris Tyrrell](https://www.tyrrells.com.au/family/chris-tyrrell): Fifth-generation Tyrrell continuing the family winemaking legacy. - [Jane Tyrrell](https://www.tyrrells.com.au/family/jane-tyrrell): Fifth-generation Tyrrell. - [John Tyrrell](https://www.tyrrells.com.au/family/john-tyrrell): Fifth-generation Tyrrell. ## Visit the Hunter Valley cellar door - [Visit Tyrrell's cellar door](https://www.tyrrells.com.au/visit-us): 1838 Broke Road, Pokolbin NSW 2320. Open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm. Phone (02) 4993 7000. Email tyrrells@tyrrells.com.au. - [Hunter Valley wine tasting tours at Tyrrell's](https://www.tyrrells.com.au/hunter-valley-wine-tasting-tours): Tasting experiences from $15, including Classic, VIP Premium, Vat 1 Vertical, and Sacred Sites tours. - [The Tyrrell's Tasting](https://www.tyrrells.com.au/wine-tasting/tyrrells-tasting): Classic cellar door tasting from $15 per person. Walk-ins welcome. - [VIP Premium Tasting](https://www.tyrrells.com.au/wine-tasting/vip-premium-tasting): Curated Vat-series and single-vineyard flight. - [Vat 1 Vertical Tasting](https://www.tyrrells.com.au/wine-tasting/vat-1-vertical): Taste Australia's most-awarded white wine across multiple vintages. - [Sacred Sites Tasting](https://www.tyrrells.com.au/wine-tasting/sacred-sites): Explore single-vineyard Semillons and Shirazes from Tyrrell's most historic Hunter Valley blocks. - [Trading hours](https://www.tyrrells.com.au/trading-hours): Standard hours and public-holiday closures. ## Flagship wines - [Vat 1 Semillon](https://www.tyrrells.com.au/wine/2025-vat-1-semillon): Australia's most-awarded white wine. Single-vineyard Semillon from the Short Flat vineyard, made continuously since 1963. Not released until five years of bottle age. More than 5,500 medals and 330+ trophies. - [Vat 47 Chardonnay](https://www.tyrrells.com.au/wine/2025-vat-47-chardonnay): Australia's first commercial Chardonnay, made continuously by Tyrrell's since 1971. - [Vat 9 Shiraz](https://www.tyrrells.com.au/wine/2024-vat-9-shiraz): Tyrrell's iconic Hunter Valley Shiraz. - [Vat 8 Shiraz-Cabernet](https://www.tyrrells.com.au/wine/2024-vat-8-shiraz-cabernet): Classic Hunter Valley Shiraz-Cabernet blend. - [All wines](https://www.tyrrells.com.au/wines): The full Tyrrell's range including the Vat series, Single Vineyard, Heathcote, Old Winery, and Beside Broke Road. ## Wine ranges and single vineyard wines - [4 Acres Shiraz](https://www.tyrrells.com.au/wine/2024-4-acres-shiraz): Old-vine Shiraz from a prized parcel at Tyrrell's Hunter Valley estate. - [Johnno's Semillon](https://www.tyrrells.com.au/wine/johnno-s-semillon): Named for Johnno Tyrrell. Hunter Semillon from ungrafted, dry-grown old vines. - [HVD Semillon](https://www.tyrrells.com.au/wine/2025-hvd-semillon): Single-vineyard Semillon from the HVD vineyard, home to some of the oldest Semillon vines in the Hunter. - [Belford Chardonnay](https://www.tyrrells.com.au/wine/2025-belford-chardonnay): Single-vineyard Chardonnay from the cool-climate Belford vineyard. - [Rufus Stone Heathcote Shiraz](https://www.tyrrells.com.au/wine/2024-rufus-stone-heathcote-shiraz): Distinctive Heathcote (Victoria) Shiraz from Tyrrell's Rufus Stone label. ## Membership and wine club - [Tyrrell's wine club](https://www.tyrrells.com.au/tyrrells-wine-club): Overview of Tyrrell's Hunter Valley wine memberships. - [Private Bin](https://www.tyrrells.com.au/membership/private-bin): Members' wine club founded in 1961 by Murray Tyrrell. Exclusive access to pre-release wines including Vat 1 Semillon, Vat 9 Shiraz, and single-vineyard releases. - [The Founders Club](https://www.tyrrells.com.au/membership/the-founders-club): Tyrrell's most exclusive premium wine membership. - [How to join the wine club](https://www.tyrrells.com.au/how-join-our-wine-club): Step-by-step guide. - [Manage your wine club membership](https://www.tyrrells.com.au/how-manage-your-wine-club): Account management, allocations, and payments. ## Estate and vineyards - [Vineyards](https://www.tyrrells.com.au/estate/vineyards): Tyrrell's family-owned vineyards across Pokolbin, Hunter Valley, and Heathcote, Victoria. Includes the historic HVD, Short Flat, Stevens, and Belford sites. - [Sustainability](https://www.tyrrells.com.au/estate/sustainability): Sustainable Winegrowing Australia certified. - [Biosecurity](https://www.tyrrells.com.au/estate/biosecurity): Vineyard biosecurity protocols and visitor guidance. ## Optional - [News and awards](https://www.tyrrells.com.au/news): Latest Tyrrell's news, wine show results, and industry recognition. - [Vintage reports](https://www.tyrrells.com.au/vintage-updates): Annual Hunter Valley vintage reports from Bruce Tyrrell. - [Frequently asked questions](https://www.tyrrells.com.au/frequently-asked-questions): Common questions about visiting, ordering, and Tyrrell's wines. - [Contact](https://www.tyrrells.com.au/contact): Phone (02) 4993 7000, email tyrrells@tyrrells.com.au, 1838 Broke Road Pokolbin NSW 2320. - [Australia's First Families of Wine profile](https://www.australiasfirstfamiliesofwine.com.au/family/tyrrells/): Tyrrell's is a founding member. - [Wikipedia entry for Tyrrell's Wines](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyrrell%27s_Wines): Independent third-party summary.