Tyrrell's Wines Winemaker's Selection VAT 8 Shiraz Cabernet is a rich and complex wine that is made using traditional winemaking methods. This wine is a blend of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes that are handpicked from the best vineyards in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, Australia. The grapes are then fermented separately and aged in French oak barrels for 18 months before being blended. The result is a full-bodied wine with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, and spice, which are complemented by flavors of dark chocolate and vanilla. This wine is perfect for pairing with red meats, game, and cheese.

Tasting Notes

A modern style of Australian red that also respects the tradition of regional and varietal blending to make a more rounded wine. The wine shows intense plum fruit sweetness from the Shiraz with dark berry and chocolate characters. The Cabernet component adds to the length and fullness of the wine.

About the Winery

The Australian wine label of Tyrrell’s has a rich history that dates back to 1858. During this year, Edward Tyrrell, who had shifted to Australia from England, took control of 320 acres of land in the Hunter Valley region. The iron slab hut that he constructed on this land still stands today to transport you back into those days. He started planting Shiraz and Semillon vines in this region, and there was no turning back for his company after that.

In 1959, the new generation family members, who were at the helm of affairs at Tyrrell’s, created a new system of winemaking known as the Private Bin System. Here, the fruits from the richest vineyards were matured separately according to the plots they were selected from. They were matured oak barrels or vats. These wines were named based on the vats in which they were matured.

Located at the base of the Brokenback Mountain Range in the Hunter Valley, Tyrrell’s uses some of the best vineyard plots in this region to make elegant wines. Here is a brief about the vineyards that Tyrrell’s uses to grow its grapes.