Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Hardy'S
Label Name:
 
Thomas Hardy Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
 
2014
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Coonawarra, South Australia
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Halliday (Wine Companion) 97/100; Jeremy Oliver 96/100; Multiple retailer reviews praise long cellar potential and classic Coonawarra cabernet character

Tasting Note
Concentrated blackcurrant, plum and mulberry with mint, bay leaf, black olive, dark chocolate and cedar. Firm, finely grained tannins, lively acidity and long, powerful finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye or roast lamb, beef stews, aged cheddar; Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi or galbi), Chinese red-braised beef, Malaysian beef rendang, char siu.

Production Method
Hand-picked fruit from premium parcels; small open‑tank fermentation, malolactic conversion, matured ~18 months in new and seasoned French oak before blending and bottling.

Vineyard Info
Hardys is a historic Australian producer founded by Thomas Hardy in the 19th century; the Thomas Hardy Cabernet is a flagship made from select premium regional parcels under the Hardys/Accolade portfolio.