Tyrrell's Vat 47 Chardonnay 2023

Tyrrell's Vat 47 Chardonnay 2023The first Tyrrell's Vat 47 was produced in 1971 from grapes grown on the Short Flat Vineyard. Tyrrell's claims that Vat 47 was the first commercial chardonnay produced in Australia. The wine baffled many wine buffs on debut, but over 50 years later (the 2023 vintage is the 52nd vintage), Vat 47 is recognised as one of the very best expressions of chardonnay in this country. "White peach in with light citrus flavour, fine grip, lovely even flow, fine

It's a very different story today

The wine promises complexity once the vibrance of youth is replaced by a creamy texture and satisfying mouthfeel

an elegance and a delightfully characteristic medium-bodied Hunter Burgundy restraint

although a little awkward at this stage

mace and sumac contribute to an overall impression of liveliness

Drink: 2015-2050

The grapes were picked early between March 9 and 13 before the heatwave ended

Wines from this vineyard can be consumed upon release

Primavera Vineyard is located in Woori Yallock and farmed by the Primvera family with a solid standing relationship with Giant Steps

"Lovely dense and deliciously fruity red with masses of sweet plum and raspberry plus a solid influence of chocolate/mocha

Extreme intensity of flavour

I may be underscoring it