Only three of Tyrrell’s own vineyards are ever used for the Vat 47 – The HVD (Hunter Valley Distillery) Vineyard which had the original Penfold Clone planted in 1923,the NVC (New Vine Cuttings) Vineyard that has thirty year old Chardonnay vines and Tyrrell’s Short Flat. These vineyards share a common sandy alluvial soil, which imparts a unique clarity of flavour in the fruit that is grown on it.