Nottage Hill Cabernet Shiraz
⏳ Drinking Window
Best enjoyed young and vibrant, typically within 1–5 years of vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roast leg of lamb with rosemary, or rich tomato-based pasta dishes like beef lasagna.
✨ Technical Specifications
The Nottage Hill range pays tribute to Thomas Hardy Nottage, a nephew of the founder Thomas Hardy, who dedicated 66 years of his life to working at the historic Tintara Winery. Launched in 1967, this range has become a cornerstone of Hardys' global reputation for consistency and value. The Cabernet Shiraz is a quintessential Australian blend, sourcing fruit from prime vineyards across South Eastern Australia. It is crafted to showcase the structured, blackcurrant character of Cabernet Sauvignon seamlessly married to the plush, spicy plum notes of Shiraz. Vinified in modern stainless steel with careful oak contact, it delivers an approachable, full-bodied profile with soft, rounded tannins and a vibrant fruit-forward finish.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1853 by Devon immigrant Thomas Hardy—widely venerated as the father of the South Australian wine industry—Hardys stands as one of the quintessential pillars of Australian viticultural history. Operating from its spiritual home at the historic Tintara cellars in McLaren Vale since the 1870s, the house leverages both estate vineyards and cross-regional grower partnerships spanning South Eastern Australia. The estate’s terroirs in McLaren Vale benefit from a Mediterranean climate moderated by cooling gulf breezes and an intricate tapestry of ancient soils ranging from terra rossa and red clay to weathered sandstone. Hardys has long championed a winemaking ethos predicated on master blending, structural power, and fruit purity. While celebrated for approachable commercial staples like the Stamp and Crest collections, the pinnacle of the house is reflected in its cellar-worthy icons: the Thomas Hardy Cabernet Sauvignon and the Eileen Hardy Shiraz and Chardonnay, which benchmark the ageability and depth of South Australian fruit.
🍇 Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz
🍷 ABV
13.5% - 14%