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Hardys `Eileen Hardy` Shiraz 2005 (6 x 750mL), McLaren Vale, SA. RRP$99.95
Liquor Act 2007: It is against the law to sell or supply alcohol to, or to obtain alcohol on behalf of, a person under the age of 18 years. Liquor licence LIQP770010049
RRP $99.95
$89.99
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$539.94
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Overview
The palate is powerful and layered with rhubarb, dark berries and plums complemented by notes of cedar box, chocolate and freshly tilled soil and wet stone flooding the palate. The wine is juicy and textural revealing a wonderful density of fruit with the finest tannins leading to a long and graceful finish in the mouth.
- Region:
- SA - McLaren Vale
- State:
- South Australia
- Country:
- Australia
Expert Reviews
Deep, dense, purple-crimson, exceptional for a five-year-old wine; has everything expected of a great Australian red destined for a long life - other than a screwcap - with an opulent array of black fruits, ripe tannins and quality oak. Drink to 2030. Rating 96 - James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion Edition 2011
Winery Tasting Notes
Colour
Brilliant with a youthful edge.
Aroma
Bouquet has ammediate appeal of blueberry spice, lashings of red liquorice, dark chocolate and ripe dark plum flesh opening up to reveal an underlying complexity of black olive, peat and aniseed. Hints of seasoned oak char further complex this fragrant and powerful Shiraz bouquet.
Palate
The palate is powerful and layered with rhubarb, dark berries and plums complemented by notes of cedar box, chocolate and freshly tilled soil and wet stone flooding the palate. The wine is juicy and textural revealing a wonderful density of fruit with the finest tannins leading to a long and graceful finish in the mouth.
Wine Background
Compassionate, generous and determined, Eileen Hardy’s spirit for life and adventure continues as the very heart of Hardys. From family matriarch to beloved pioneer of the Australian wine industry, her dedication for excellence still weaves its way through every Hardys wine and provides the inspiration behind its enduring success.
The inaugural 1970 Eileen Hardy Shiraz was released as a tribute to this great lady. Each vintage the winemakers select the very best parcels of Shiraz from regions throughout Australia to carry the ‘Eileen Hardy’ label.
Vintage Condition
The 2005 vintage is sourced from premium McLaren Vale vineyards where vine age ranged from 45 to 104 years of age. Fruit was handpicked, de-stemmed and fermented in small open top vessels, then pressed via traditional basket presses. The wine is then racked to French oak barriques from renowned Burgundian coopers from the forests of Troncais and Allier.
The resultant flagship Shiraz is as exceptional as Eileen Hardy herself.
Medals & Trophies
Gold Medal, Sydney Wine Show 2010
Vintage
2005
Region
SA - McLaren Vale
Grape Style
Shiraz / Syrah
Closure Type
Cork closure
Alcohol
14%
Winery Profile
One passion since 1853.
Hardys sources fruit from the premium grape growing regions of Australia to craft wines of character and diversity. Over 150 years of heritage is marked by six generations of inspiring characters, stories and world class innovation. Hardys' reputation for uncompromising quality has led to 2700 medals being awarded over the past decade and its wines being enjoyed around the world.
