Hardy'S Eileen Hardy Shiraz 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Hardy'S
Label Name:
 
Eileen Hardy Shiraz
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
McLaren Vale, South Australia
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Shiraz
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable recognition: Andrew Caillard MW 96–97 pts / Andrew Caillard review (high praise); Decanter tasting review; DWWA/DWWA-related medals (notable placements in Decanter World Wine Awards events), IWSC listing (14. 2/5; reported Gold medals at Great Australian Shiraz Challenge and Perth Royal Wine Show (vintage releases)

Tasting Note
Deep blackberry, blueberry and plum with dark chocolate, liquorice, violet and baking spice; silky dense tannins, balanced acidity and a long mocha-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled or roast lamb, ribeye or bavette steak, beef short ribs, venison, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), char siu, Sichuan pepper beef, beef rendang, teriyaki dishes, lamb skewers.

Production Method
Hand-picked fruit, destemmed and wild fermented in open-top fermenters; basket-pressed to French oak (c.25–33% new) and aged 14–18 months with full malolactic fermentation; bottled under screwcap.

Vineyard Info
Hardys (Tintara/McLaren Vale) flagship Shiraz named for family matriarch Eileen Hardy; sourced from half-century to century-old McLaren Vale vineyards with long family winemaking history.