The Chronicle

BLENDS OF COUNTRY’S BEST

- REGAN DREW

Hardy’s Icon range is highly sought after. The range features exceptiona­l fruit from the best regions in Australia.

EILEEN HARDY, CHARDONNAY, 2019

Yarra Valley and Margaret River fruit. Rich bouquet: blonde oak, fig, yellow stone fruit, lifted florals, hints of melon and softened butter. Creamy to full palate with smooth, inherent power. Plenty of layers to unfurl through to a fine, focused long tail of flavour.

Rating: 94/100

RRP: $117.99

Alc: 14%

EILEEN HARDY, SHIRAZ, 2018

From a single McLaren Vale vineyard planted in the 1950s. Blueberry and plum flesh, dark chocolate, dark fruit tea, subtle spice and an easy earthy note. Gliding palate, effortless and yet intense. Spice, fruit and balance. Rating: 96/100

RRP: $153.99

Alc: 14.5%

THOMAS HARDY, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, 2017

Most fruit from Coonawarra with a touch of Margaret River. Earthy mint, blackberry, mulberry, choc orange, bergamot tea, bay leaf, bramble and a hint of milky oak. Firm, driving, elegant tannins that support a medium frame. Tight and long with a clean finish that powers on and on.

Rating: 95/100

RRP: $159

Alc: 14.3%

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