Founded in the mid-1800s, Tyrrell’s is one of Australia’s oldest family-run wineries. Edward Tyrrell planted the initial vineyard in 1858 on a 330-acre property in the Hunter Valley, with winemaking beginning in 1864. 

The NVC Vineyard was planted in 1921 and was traditionally the home of Vat 5, a stalwart in our membership red offerings for many years. More recently it has been released under our Single Vineyard collection of wines, but this 2023 vintage marks its first release as one of our unique Sacred Sites wines. This great 103-year-old vineyard is an important and indeed sacred site on the Tyrrell Family Estate, and we are pleased to be releasing it under our iconic yellow label. A piece of Tyrrell’s wine history.

On 18 February, the fruit was handpicked and sorted in the vineyard before a natural fermentation took place in our open top vats, 20% whole bunch inclusion. After fermentation, the wine was matured in a single new French oak cask for 14 months.

Winemaker Notes

Dense and intense colour. Distinctive NVC nose that is complex with dark red fruits, savoury spice and a hint of oak. A voluminous palate with both rich dark fruit characters coupled with a creamy textural generosity that runs across the palate. Tyrrell's