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Tyrrell's Sémillon Vat 1 Hunter Valley 2009

Sémillon from South Australia, Australia
WA 98
JH 95
11.5% ABV NEW ITEM PRE-ARRIVAL
Item # 353704

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$139.95

750ml
Pre-arrival 11 Available
 
98 points Erin Larkin (Wine Advocate): "The 2009 Vat 1 Semillon was opened at dinner last night. It struck me that it was creamy and weightless, nutty and super fine. Today, in the context of the vintages on show here (2023, 2017, 2013, 2009, 2005 and 1998), it looks like the other 2009s on the table: rich, toasty, voluptuous, compact and contained. I loved it last night in a social setting, and I admire it here today in a critical one. The color is indistinguishable from the 2023. 11% alcohol, sealed under screw cap. Drink 2024-2039. (08/08/24)."

95 points Ned Goodwin MW (Wine Companion): "I have tasted a great many 2009s which boast aromatic flare and an approachable roundness, albeit without the prerequisite freshness and pungency that defines great Hunter semillon. Here lies the outlier. Delicious! An exceptional '09. Lemon drops, barley water, apricot pith, quince and buttered toast, the defining aroma of aged semillon. Feigns oak, but there is none. The dichotomy of lightness juxtaposed against riveting flavour intensity, riveting. This has life left, while offering imminent pleasure. (08/13/21)."

** This item is offered on Pre-arrival and is subject to the terms of our Pre-Arrival Policy **
98 points Erin Larkin (Wine Advocate): "The 2009 Vat 1 Semillon was opened at dinner last night. It struck me that it was creamy and weightless, nutty and super fine. Today, in the context of the vintages on show here (2023, 2017, 2013, 2009, 2005 and 1998), it looks like the other 2009s on the table: rich, toasty, voluptuous, compact and contained. I loved it last night in a social setting, and I admire it here today in a critical one. The color is indistinguishable from the 2023. 11% alcohol, sealed under screw cap. Drink 2024-2039. (08/08/24)."

95 points Ned Goodwin MW (Wine Companion): "I have tasted a great many 2009s which boast aromatic flare and an approachable roundness, albeit without the prerequisite freshness and pungency that defines great Hunter semillon. Here lies the outlier. Delicious! An exceptional '09. Lemon drops, barley water, apricot pith, quince and buttered toast, the defining aroma of aged semillon. Feigns oak, but there is none. The dichotomy of lightness juxtaposed against riveting flavour intensity, riveting. This has life left, while offering imminent pleasure. (08/13/21)."

Product SKU 353704
Producer Tyrrell's
Country Australia
Region South Australia
Varietal Sémillon
Vintage 2009
Size 750ml
Color White
ABV 11.5%
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