2019 Tyrrell's Stevens Semillon
2019 Tyrrell's Stevens Semillon

2019 Tyrrell's Stevens Semillon

95 pts
Tyrrell's |Hunter Valley |Semillon
Iconic single vineyard Semillon from the Hunter Valley. Approachable now but a long life ahead.
4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
5 Reviews
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$40.00
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Description

The Stevens vineyard fruit has been made by the Tyrrell family since the 1993 vintage.

The vineyard sits on Marrowbone Road in Pokolbin - the family’s southernmost Semillon site - with vines dating back to 1911. It was this patch of red and sandy loam that inspired Bruce Tyrrell to launch the Single Vineyard program in the early 1990s, a move that changed the course of the winery’s history.

Hand-picked in the cool of late January 2019, the fruit was lightly pressed and fermented in stainless steel, made in the same pared-back style as Vat 1. What you get is classic Hunter Semillon DNA with a touch of vintage warmth: lemon pith, grilled citrus, and a fine thread of chalky minerality. The 2019 shows a little more weight and generosity than usual, but the acid line and precision remain spot on.

Stevens has always been a wine of balance - racy in youth, but built to evolve in the cellar for decades. It’s one of the Hunter’s great expressions of place and, vintage after vintage, still one of Australia’s best-value fine wines.

95 points
"This is a complex and chameleonic wine... The palate offers enviable harmony, with no edgy acidity, allowing the flavours to flow seamlessly."
- Toni Paterson MW (Halliday Wine Companion)

Toni Paterson

Toni Paterson

Halliday Wine Companion 95 Points

This is a complex and chameleonic wine. Initially quiet on pouring, it evolves in the glass to reveal a wildly characterful wine with many layers. Buttery notes and honeyed lime intertwine with greengages, flint and lemon thyme. The palate offers enviable harmony, with no edgy acidity, allowing the flavours to flow seamlessly. Serve it with food and it takes on yet another dimension.

Gary Walsh

Gary Walsh

The Wine Front 94 Points

Pretty lemon verbena and lemon balm, juicy citrus, tight and fine chalky texture, sizzles with sherbetty length, clean and fresh with a smattering of green herb. It’s a beauty in 2019.

Customer Reviews

4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
Based on 5 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 4 Total 4 star reviews: 1 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
5 reviews
  • AG
    Ash G.
    Verified Buyer
    8 months ago
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    2018 Tyrrell's Stevens Semillon
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    wonderful drop

    Loved it

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  • JW
    James W.
    Verified Buyer
    8 months ago
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    2018 Tyrrell's Stevens Semillon
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Soft, approachable semillon

    Drinking very well now with a roundness and softness despite its relative youth.

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  • SZ
    stan z.
    Verified Buyer
    9 months ago
    Reviewing
    2018 Tyrrell's Stevens Semillon
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Classic Hunter Semillon

    Drinking beautifully right now - fresh lemon acidity, white florals along with hints of bottle age characters like toast and burnt butter.

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Stevens Semillon comes from the Tyrrell family-owned Stevens Vineyard on Marrowbone Road, Pokolbin, our southernmost Semillon vineyard. It features a combination of light, sandy loams and darker, heavier transitional soils with the oldest plantings being from 1911.

The 2019 vintage in the Hunter Valley was another high-quality year across all varieties and was a stellar follow up to 2018. Continued dry conditions meant cropping levels were slightly lower than normal however all the fruit was in perfect condition.

Stevens was one of the first Semillon blocks that we picked in 2019, taking place in the early hours of the morning on 26 and 27 January. The grapes were then lightly pressed, and the free-run juice was fermented at cool temperatures in stainless steel tanks. The wine stayed in these tanks until bottling in early July 2019.

A richer, fuller expression of Stevens Semillon with the warmer 2019 vintage characters at the fore. The hallmark racy acid profile of this wine still shines with notes grilled lemon, honey, and lime pith. The palate is tightly bound yet generous and elegant with its characteristic sherbet-like finish.

Price Bracket $41 to $50
Type White
Body Light Bodied
Variety Semillon
Country Australia
Region Hunter Valley
Australian State NSW
Size 750ml
Vintage 2019
Closure Screw Cap

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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