2020 Hardy's Eileen Hardy Shiraz 750ml

Eileen Hardy, the revered matriarch of the Hardy family and a pioneering figure in Australian wine, inspires every Hardys wine with her vibrant spirit and passion. Only the finest, hand-selected fruit from Australia’s top regions is chosen to bear the esteemed Eileen name. The first Eileen Hardy Shiraz, launched in 1970, was created as a tribute to her legacy. Each year, winemakers select exceptional Shiraz parcels from McLaren Vale to continue honoring her name on the ‘Eileen Hardy’ label. Winery: Hardy's Varietal(s): Shiraz Size: 750mL Country: Australia State: South Australia Region: McLaren Vale Vintage: 2020 Alc/Vol: 14.5% Closure Type: Screw Cap Ageing: 100% french oak. Drinking Window: 2028-2040 Wine Sweetness: Dry Tasting: This wine displays a deep purple hue with a hint of crimson at the rim. Its bouquet is entrancing, featuring mulberry, dark plum, and blueberry aromas, complemented by notes of coffee, star anise, and cinnamon, with touches of polished leather and earthy undertones adding complexity. The palate is rich and layered, combining ripe blackberry sweetness and fine tannins for a wine with remarkable depth, balance, and texture.