Tyrrell's stands as one of Australia's oldest and most esteemed family-owned wineries, rooted in a history dating back to 1858.
Embedded in the fabric of the Hunter Valley, Tyrrell's, led by founder Edward Tyrrell, pioneered Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, shaping the region's iconic Semillon style. Their Vat 1 Semillon, Australia's most-awarded white wine, boasts nearly 5,500 medals and over 330 trophies. Owning eight of NSW's 11 oldest vineyards, Tyrrell's crafts Sacred Sites wines, including the lauded Old Patch Shiraz, earning consecutive perfect scores from James Suckling.
Tyrrell's awarded #1 Winery in Wine Companion 2025 awards, it would be easy for Tyrrell’s to rest on tradition – so deep and so profound it is – to settle into the comfort of cruise control. But that’s never been the Tyrrell’s style. History is the deep heartbeat, but constant refinement the modus operandi. Chris Tyrrell is the fifth-generation custodian of the family estate, taking the operational lead in 2014. That was an auspiciously fine vintage to take the reins, and a decade later, Chris’ leadership – alongside his legendary father, Bruce – has ensured an ever-upward arc, with the estate refined into one of peerless excellence. There are a lot of wines under the Tyrrell’s banner, but all have their place, from the everyday up to some of this country’s finest single-site expressions. And while blending across sites has always been a highpoint, that isolation and celebration of exceptional vineyards and blocks, coupled with a deftly light touch in the winery, rightly enshrine Tyrrell’s greatness. Just over two dozen wines were submitted to the 2025 Companion, across a range of prices, and over half notched gold-medal scores, with eleven 96 or higher. Tyrrell’s are in rarefied territory
