Crest Chardonnay
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Best enjoyed young and fresh, typically within 1–3 years from the vintage release.
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Roast chicken, creamy pasta dishes, grilled seafood
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Hardys Crest Chardonnay is a testament to the pioneering spirit of Thomas Hardy, who established the historic estate in 1853 and helped shape the landscape of Australian viticulture. Bearing the family crest as a mark of quality, this wine is crafted using the estate's long-standing tradition of multi-regional blending across South Eastern Australia. This approach allows winemakers to select the finest parcels of fruit to achieve a consistent, harmonious style year after year. The wine is typically fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel to preserve its bright, primary fruit characters, with a portion undergoing subtle oak maturation to introduce delicate notes of vanilla and spice, resulting in a beautifully balanced, approachable white wine with a soft, rounded finish.
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Founded in 1853 by Thomas Hardy, who is widely regarded as the father of the South Australian wine industry, Hardys is one of Australia's most historic and influential wine producers. Based at the iconic Tintara Winery in McLaren Vale, South Australia, the estate has spent over 170 years pioneering multi-regional blending and showcasing the diverse terroirs of South Australia. Hardys is celebrated for its uncompromising commitment to quality, crafting a diverse portfolio that spans everyday classics to prestigious, award-winning flagship labels like the Eileen Hardy Shiraz and Thomas Hardy Cabernet Sauvignon. Their winemaking philosophy seamlessly marries traditional open fermenters and basket presses with modern techniques to produce rich, structured reds and elegant, expressive white wines.