Tyrrell’s Vat 1 Semillon 2019
- 96
- $115
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This is very pure and precise with brilliant impact to firmly reinforce the value of Vat 1 Semillon in the Australian wine landscape from a quality perspective. Lemon curd, lime skin, lanolin, lemongrass, macadamia nuts, gentle miso butter, mandarin pith and oyster shell minerality with some wheaty, mealy notes in support. Such lovely complexity and interest. The palate is equally precise, with an even, flowing feel and good concentration. It’s packed with fresh mandarin rind and lemon peel while the rich-but-subtle buttery notes linger in the background. There’s some lemongrass in the mix and some crushed rock minerality adding detail before a lovely cut of citrus-laden acidity constricts the mouth and draws great freshness through a long and chiselled finish. Texture and tension are masterfully balanced. This is a classy release, and one that impresses now but will also delight well into the future for those who have the patience.
Tom Kline is a wine writer, reviewer, presenter, and educator based in Victoria, Australia. He is the Australian correspondent for the internationally respected publications Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy and Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux, where he highlights the top tier of Australian wine for a global audience. Tom also writes for leading outlets including Decanter (UK), Wine Spectator (US), and Halliday Magazine, among others. An experienced wine show judge and WSET educator, he has authored several consumer-focused wine courses aimed at making wine more accessible and engaging. In 2023, Tom was awarded Best Published Feature Article or Wine Column at the prestigious Wine Communicator Awards, presented by Wine Communicators of Australia.
