Ep 115: Shiraz and the Hunter Valley wine region with Chris Tyrrell of Tyrrell’s Wines (Part 2)

To download the transcript CLICK HERE This is part 2 with Chris Tyrrell of Tyrrell’s Wines. We are looking at Shiraz from the Hunter Valley, but it's not anything like you would identify as an Aussie Shiraz. These are incredibly different from all Shiraz and Syrahs around the world. We will also be talking old Vines. Tyrrell’s has some of the oldest vines in the world, and in fact, you will learn they might quite possibly have more super old vine single vineyards than anyone else in the world. We will also be chatting about the fires, about vintages and going into far more detail in general about the Hunter Valley wine region. And to finish we will also touch on their Chardonnay’s. Get ready to know Hunter Valley and Tyrrell Wine’s in its entirety. If you want to skip ahead: 2.38: The climate of Hunter Valley 5.53: The beauty and the landscaping of Hunter Valley – Why visit 7.00: The best vintages in Hunter Valley 8.24: The fire in 2020 12.01: Chris’ winemaking experience, and favourite part of winemaking 16.08: Hunter Valley Shiraz V Barossa Valley Shiraz 18.18: Talking about and tasting The Hunter Valley Shiraz 2019 £17 Vinvm £19 Noble Green Wines 21.31: Talking about and tasting The Old Hillside Shiraz 2019  £30 Uncorked – 2018 vintage 25.37: Adding in whole bunch and what it adds 26.58: The Old Patch Shiraz – planted in 1867 29.57: Hunter Valley’s old vines – and the old vines of Tyrrell’s 33.01: Tyrrell’s Single Vineyard Chardonnay 35.30: How to visit Hunter Valley 37.14: The Lower Hunter Valley – were most wineries are located And if the podcast isn't enough.... Fancy watching some videos on my youtube channel: Eat Sleep Wine Repeat Or come say hi at www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk Or contact me on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat or on email: [email protected] Until next time, Cheers to you!