Mother's Vineyard is adjacent to fifth generation Chris and Tegan Tyrrell's home. It has always been known as Mother's after third generation Murray Tyrrell's mother lived there for all her married life. This block was planted in 2010 with cuttings from 4 Acres, Johnno's and Old Patch, ensuring that our best Shiraz clones are preserved.

The grapes were handpicked and hand sorted in the vineyard on 31 January before fermentation took place in stainless-steel tanks. After fermentation, the wine was matured in a single five-year-old French oak cask for 14 months.

Electric purple in colour. Vibrant and lively blackcurrant aromatics. Textural on the palate; mineral, chalky, pure, brightly dark fruited. Utterly delicious and moreish. A standout of the release.

The Old Hut Vineyard is situated next to the 4 Acres Vineyard and was planted in 2002 using cuttings from 4 Acres. It features the same deep red clay soils over limestone, ideal for growing super-premium Hunter Valley Shiraz.

The grapes were handpicked and hand sorted in the vineyard on 3 February before fermentation took place in stainless-steel tanks. After fermentation, this wine was matured in two-year-old French oak puncheons for 10 months, then into an older French oak foudre for a further 4 months and bottled in April 2026.

Dark and dense in colour. Unmistakably Hunter in its aromatics; wet dirt, savoury and peppery complexity with red fruits density. Compact and dense on palate, dark and brooding, powerful but tightly coiled with a mineral finish.

The Tyrrell family-owned Old Hillside Vineyard is located on Marrowbone Road, Pokolbin and contains the "Old Patch" planted in 1867. Old Hillside Shiraz is made from the younger vines on this site, with an average vine age of 50 years. It is a steep, eastern facing block that is protected by the Brokenback mountain range. The block features darker, richer soils than the soils at our Ashmans property.

The fruit was handpicked and hand sorted in the vineyard on 5 & 8 February before fermentation took place in our open top vats. After fermentation, the wine was matured in older French oak casks for 14 months and bottled in April 2026.

Velvety purple hues. Classic medium-bodied Hunter River Burgundy in style. Mixed berry aromatics with savoury undertones. Wet earth and slate with plush purple fruits on the palate and a velvety finish.

The 4 Acres Vineyard was planted in 1879 on deep red clay soils over limestone and is the oldest block on the Tyrrell Estate, Ashmans. A truly authentic Hunter Valley vineyard in its ability to produce a medium-bodied, elegant style with understated power, length and complexity.

The fruit was handpicked and hand sorted on February 6 and fermented with natural yeast using classic hand winemaking techniques. After fermentation, the wine was matured in a single two-year-old French oak cask (2500L) and a single French oak puncheon (500L) for 14 months.

Raspberry colour tones. Intoxicating aromatics of rose petals, elegant florals and red fruits. Moreish, melting, mouth filling tannins that are light on their feet, with incredible complexity. An outstanding 4 Acres release.

The 8 Acres Vineyard was planted in 1892 on deep red clay soils over limestone. Situated just below our 4 Acres Vineyard, the vine orientation is north/south, opposite to 4 Acres, which runs east/west and produces a different style of wine altogether.

The fruit was handpicked and hand sorted on 7 February and fermented using classic hand winemaking techniques. After fermentation, the wine was matured in a single six-year-old French oak cask for 14 months.

Deep red and purple hues. Elegant, floral aromatics; plush and perfumed. The elegance continues onto the palate, with notes of plum, florals, confectionery, and spices. Complex and round with length of flavour that goes on and on.

The Johnno's Vineyard was planted in 1908 on sandy alluvial soils, in contrast to most of the Shiraz vineyards on the Tyrrell Family EstateAshmans, which are on deep red clay soils over limestone. Not only is the soil different to our other super premium blocks, but the wine is unique to the other reds in the stable.

The fruit was handpicked on 8 February and fermented using classic hand winemaking techniques. After fermentation, the wine was matured in a single five-year-old French oak cask for 14 months.

Pretty, bright sweet red and blue fruited aromatics. Seamless and pure on the palate, balanced and bright with hints of red roses, typical of the vineyard. Velvety finish, with line and length.

The NVC Vineyard was planted in 1921 on deep red clay soils over limestone. Traditionally the home of Vat 5, a stalwart in our Private Bin red offerings for many years. NVC was released under our iconic yellow label as one of our Sacred Sites wines in 2023. This 105-year-old vineyard is an important sacred site on the Tyrrell Family Estate.

The fruit was handpicked and hand sorted on 6 February and fermented with natural yeast using classic hand winemaking techniques. After fermentation, the wine was matured in a single new French oak cask for 14 months.

Garnet in colour. Charcuterie, pepper and savoury aromatics with whole bunch influence showing through. Blue fruits on the palate with complex savoury characters flowing seamlessly onto the palate with a peppery spice finish.

The 'Old Patch' block on our Old Hillside Vineyard on Marrowbone Road, Pokolbin was planted in 1867 and is the oldest producing Shiraz vineyard in New South Wales and one of the oldest in the world. It is a steep, eastern facing block that is protected by the Brokenback mountain range. The block features darker, richer soils than the soils at ourAshmansproperty.

The fruit was handpicked and hand sorted on 8 February and fermented with a natural yeast using classic hand winemaking techniques. After fermentation, the wine was matured in a single new Stockinger oak cask (2,500L) and a single one-year-old Stockinger oak demi muid (600L) for 14 months.

Intensely bright purple. Savoury aromatics of oyster shell with dark fruits and an overtone of mulberry. Brooding depth, but still mid-weight; acid-driven and elegant. Fine, tight, long tannins with impeccable line and length.

The second release of Vat 6 Pinot Noir from this decade. The Pinot Noir comes from our 4 & 8 Acres Vineyard which was planted in 1972 and features red clay over limestone soils.

The blocks were harvested on 21 January before being natural fermented in stainless steel open top vats. After fermentation, the wine spent 10 months in mostly older French oak Chardonnay barriques before being bottled in December 2025.

Garnet hue. Strawberry and cream aromatics with whole bunch complexity. Pure, pretty and bright on the palate, with delicate, structural tannins.

The 2025 release of our Vat 8 Shiraz Cabernet continues its historic roots as a multi regional blend, sourcing the best Cabernet fruit of the vintage to create a modern interpretation of the Great Australian Red Blend. The Shiraz is sourced from some of the best parcels on the Tyrrell EstateAshmans, with the Cabernet Sauvignon coming from an old vine super-premium McLaren Vale parcel. The 2025 vintage blend is 70% Shiraz and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon.

After fermentation in stainless steel vats, both parcels were matured separately before blending in November 2025. The blended wine then finished its maturation in French oak barriques until bottling in April 2026.

Dense purple. Velvety dark chocolate and enticing deep dark fruits on the nose. The Shiraz shines with blue fruits showing through on the palate, with the Cabernet offering depth and volume, with seamless and elegant tannins.

Vat 9 Shiraz is sourced from the best parcels of the vintage on the Tyrrell Family EstateAshmans. This Vat 9 blend is comprised of Shiraz from our 8 Acres, Montana (formerly named Weinkeller), Old Hut and Old Hillside Vineyards. These vines have an average vine age of 50 years, with the oldest planted in 1892, and are grown in classic Hunter Valley limestone-based soils.

Handpicked and hand sorted in the vineyard between 28 January to 8 February, the blocks were all fermented separately in open top vats. The individual wines were then matured in mostly newer French oak casks (2700L) until the Vat 9 blend was assembled in November 2025. The blend was then matured for a further five months in older French foudres before bottling.

Bright purple hues. Elegant, perfumed aromatics. Refined, seamless, and balanced. Creamy with complex fruits on the palate. Line, length, and elegance. A truly classic Vat 9.