2018 Tyrrell's Belford Semillon
2018 Tyrrell's Belford Semillon

2018 Tyrrell's Belford Semillon

94 pts
Tyrrell's |Hunter Valley |Semillon
One of the best of the Single Vineyard Semillons from the Tyrrell family.
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Description

The Semillon on the Belford vineyard was planted back in 1933 and is one of the finest sites in the northern part of the Hunter for the region's signature grape.

It's a vineyard that has a signature purity and subtlety that presents in its Semillon, almost irrespective of the vagaries of vintage.

Released as a semi-mature wine so you can drink now or cellar for another decade-plus, should you wish to. This is one of the jewels in the Single Site crown from the Tyrrell family and a little piece of Hunter history that has stood the test of time.

94 Points
"The warm, dry, low-yielding '18 vintage produced semillons that are distinctive in style, with ripe, concentrated flavours and generous fruit. This Belford has gorgeous preserved-lemon aromatics with some fresh citrus curd. The palate is laden with sweet pear and juicy melon flavours, and although it is a riper style, the wine still has the fruit purity and palate softness for which the vineyard is renowned. The finish is long and delicious, with just a hint of nuttiness on the close."
- Toni Paterson MW (Halliday Wine Companion)

94 Points
"The warm, dry, low-yielding '18 vintage produced semillons that are distinctive in style, with ripe, concentrated flavours and generous fruit. This Belford has gorgeous preserved-lemon aromatics with some fresh citrus curd. The palate is laden with sweet pear and juicy melon flavours, and although it is a riper style, the wine still has the fruit purity and palate softness for which the vineyard is renowned. The finish is long and delicious, with just a hint of nuttiness on the close."
- Toni Paterson MW (Halliday Wine Companion)

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The Belford vineyard was planted in 1933. The soil is light and sandy – the consistency of talcum powder – for the top 50 centimetres. It is the northern-most of the Tyrrell’s Hunter Valley vineyards.

2018 was another strong Semillon vintage in the Hunter Valley. Dry, warm conditions that were similar to 2003 meant cropping levels were much smaller than average and produced wines with robust flavours and softer acids.

The grapes were handpicked and sorted in the vineyard. Once arriving at the winery, the fruit was very lightly crushed and pressed with a small percentage of stalks. After a relatively cool fermentation, the wine spent a minimal time on yeast lees before being bottled early to maintain its freshness. No oak fermentation or maturation.

Intensely lifted citrus notes, this wine has the robust, richer, almost chalky palate that is commonly associated with the Belford Vineyard that is balanced by a soft, clean acid profile, giving the wine its great length.

Price Bracket $41 to $50
Type White
Body Light Bodied
Variety Semillon
Country Australia
Region Hunter Valley
Australian State NSW
Reviewed By Halliday Wine Companion
Critic Score 94
Size 750ml
Vintage 2018
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Tyrrell's

Established in 1858, Tyrrell's, an esteemed family-owned winery, holds a prominent place in Australia's viticultural history. Renowned for exemplary Shiraz, Semillon, and Chardonnay releases, the Tyrrell family safeguards the Hunter Valley's finest and oldest vineyards, upholding a legacy of quality winemaking. Chris Tyrrell, continuing the family tradition, ensures Tyrrell's remains a crucial pillar in the realm of Australian wine.

Embedded in the Hunter Valley's fabric, Tyrrell's, guided by founder Edward Tyrrell, pioneered Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, influencing the iconic Semillon style. Notably, their Vat 1 Semillon, Australia's most-awarded white wine, holds almost 5,500 medals and 330 trophies.

While honoring their heritage, the Tyrrells embrace innovation, staying at the forefront of the dynamic Hunter Valley. Fifth-generation winemaker Chris Tyrrell finds humility in working with his forefathers' vineyards. The family's commitment extends to future generations, evidenced by their participation in Australia's First Families of Wine. Guided by Edward Tyrrell's motto, "Nothing is great unless it is good," the Tyrrell legacy persists, passing the business to successive generations, balancing reverence for the past with a forward-looking perspective.

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