{"product_id":"2022-tyrrells-vat-9-shiraz-750ml","title":"2022 Tyrrell's Vat 9 Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 Tyrrell’s Vat 9 Shiraz is an estate-grown Hunter Valley red, combining concentrated fruit with a medium-bodied frame. It draws together selected parcels from Ashmans, with the Weinkeller and Short Flat vineyards forming the greater part of the blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe estate’s red clay over limestone provides the setting for vines at least 50 years old. Within Short Flat, the Mathews and Contours blocks, planted in 1968, contribute to Vat 9’s vineyard identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fruit was handpicked and sorted in the fourth week of February. Individual blocks were fermented separately in open vats, then matured in predominantly newer 2,700-litre French oak casks. The blend was assembled in November 2022 and given a further five months of maturation before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCritic Scores \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe Real Review — 96 points\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe following profile reflects the winery’s 2022 release assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium colour depth with a glossy purple hue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark summer fruit, liquorice and oak-derived spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense fruit within a medium-bodied structure, with balance and a distinctive texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sustained length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAbout the Producer\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eMurray Tyrrell established the Winemaker’s Selection range in 1965, working with Len Evans to select the strongest wines of each vintage. The wines took their names from their maturation casks; today the range continues to express the estate’s vineyards and house style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProducer: Tyrrell’s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWine: Winemaker’s Selection Vat 9 Shiraz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage: 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrape variety: Shiraz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: medium-bodied red wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 13.5% ABV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaturation: French oak casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottle size: 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Langtons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67932789276974,"sku":"8180284652","price":110.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/2022_Tyrrell_s_Vat_9_Shiraz_750ml.png?v=1793860112","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/2022-tyrrells-vat-9-shiraz-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}