Established in 1858 by English immigrant Edward Tyrrell, Tyrrell’s Wines is one of Australia’s pre-eminent family owned wine companies with vineyards extending from their historic home in the Hunter Valley to the Limestone Coast (SA) and Heathcote (VIC). Headed up by fourth generation family member Bruce Tyrrell, Tyrrell’s is home to some of Australia’s most awarded wines including the iconic Vat 1 Semillon. Since 1971, Tyrrell’s has been awarded over 5,000 trophies and medals and in 2010 was named “Winery of the Year” in James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion. With the fifth generation, Chris, Jane and John, involved in the business, Tyrrell’s will continue to remain family owned with the simple philosophy of producing high quality wine that people love to drink.

The Cabernet was sourced from the Pokolbin Hills Vineyard, which was planted in 2009 at the base of Pokolbin Mountain and features brown and red podzolic clay loam soil.

Blue and red fruits, a distinct violet and aniseed perfume, pencils and cedar. Medium-bodied, plush in purple and blue fruit, balanced acidity, raspberry succulence but with a fine mass of gravelly tannin, delightful mouth-perfume, and a cocoa powder finish of excellent length. A distinct ‘mineral’ feel to it. Oh my. I love everything about this. It drinks so well now, though I reckon later will be just fine too. Beautifully made. Tasted: Jan 2024; Alcohol: 13%; Price: $38; Closure: Screwcap; Drink: 2024-2032+; Rated: 95 Points; Gary Walsh; The Wine Front