Tyrrell's Wines
Hunter Valley Sémillon
Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia
Hay. Broad, low acid. Sweet. Simple. Some Botrytis??
Hay. Broad, low acid. Sweet. Simple. Some Botrytis??
Feb 25th, 2023
Done in such a light style. Lime, bitter. A touch of quince. Very clear and lemongrass crystal. Medium light bodied with very little/no oak. It’s lean and racy, best drunk cold. Would be great aged. I enjoyed this.
Done in such a light style. Lime, bitter. A touch of quince. Very clear and lemongrass crystal. Medium light bodied with very little/no oak. It’s lean and racy, best drunk cold. Would be great aged. I enjoyed this.
Jul 30th, 2021
Certified Ripper. The nerve and cut of this wine is remarkable. Very Old World sensibility. Bone dry at 11% ABV and daringly low pH. Racy, high-toned citrus pith aromas and laser-like focus on the entry. The “baby brother” to the Vat 1 Semillon, but it is walking and talking and showing a decidedly grown-up attitude.
Certified Ripper. The nerve and cut of this wine is remarkable. Very Old World sensibility. Bone dry at 11% ABV and daringly low pH. Racy, high-toned citrus pith aromas and laser-like focus on the entry. The “baby brother” to the Vat 1 Semillon, but it is walking and talking and showing a decidedly grown-up attitude.
Jun 14th, 2018
Acid for days...
Acid for days...
Jun 5th, 2018
Medium lemon; medium intensity aromas of green apple, lemon, lime, blossom, wet stone, wax; youthful; dry, high acid, medium alcohol, medium minus body, medium intensity flavors of lemon, lime, wet stone, waxy
Medium lemon; medium intensity aromas of green apple, lemon, lime, blossom, wet stone, wax; youthful; dry, high acid, medium alcohol, medium minus body, medium intensity flavors of lemon, lime, wet stone, waxy
Oct 25th, 2017
Heaps of lemons, a little green apple, and a boatload of acidity. Still maintains a somewhat round mouthfeel, too.
Heaps of lemons, a little green apple, and a boatload of acidity. Still maintains a somewhat round mouthfeel, too.
Apr 20th, 2017
Pale lemon color.
Aromas of citrus, mineral.
Dry. Flavors of lime, mineral, subtle white flowers, salty finish.
Intensity: 3/5
Complexity: 1/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 4/5
Pale lemon color.
Aromas of citrus, mineral.
Dry. Flavors of lime, mineral, subtle white flowers, salty finish.
Intensity: 3/5
Complexity: 1/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 4/5
At first there’s this whiff of cream, and sweet candy, and tropical fruit on the nose but it quickly dissipates. On the palate, it’s sharp lemon with a juxtaposition of a medium, slightly waxy, body with bracing acidity. There’s also a touch of vegetal pyrazine-like notes on the finish which is unexpected.
At first there’s this whiff of cream, and sweet candy, and tropical fruit on the nose but it quickly dissipates. On the palate, it’s sharp lemon with a juxtaposition of a medium, slightly waxy, body with bracing acidity. There’s also a touch of vegetal pyrazine-like notes on the finish which is unexpected.
Aug 28th, 2023
Exotic personality hiding under a screw cap and basic label. A fragrant sleeper wine. Herbal, grassy, fruity, swervy. Jumps a bit. Lychee, lime sherbert, passion fruit, a bed of flowers. Tight frame at 11%. A little bit of texture, a fun first date.
Exotic personality hiding under a screw cap and basic label. A fragrant sleeper wine. Herbal, grassy, fruity, swervy. Jumps a bit. Lychee, lime sherbert, passion fruit, a bed of flowers. Tight frame at 11%. A little bit of texture, a fun first date.
Feb 25th, 2022