Varietal Range Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drinking Window
Designed for immediate enjoyment; best consumed within 1–3 years of vintage release to appreciate its fresh fruit character.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled beef burgers, roasted lamb chops, spaghetti bolognese
✨ Technical Specifications
The Hardys Varietal Range Cabernet Sauvignon is a testament to the pioneering spirit of Thomas Hardy, who established the estate in 1853 and championed the art of multi-regional blending in South Australia. Sourced from select vineyards across the vast South Eastern Australia appellation, this wine is crafted to showcase the bright, fruit-forward characteristics of the Cabernet Sauvignon grape. By blending parcels from different microclimates, the winemakers achieve a consistent, approachable style defined by ripe blackcurrant, cherry, and subtle herbaceous notes, complemented by soft tannins and a touch of toasted oak. It represents an accessible introduction to the classic Australian Cabernet style, carrying forward a legacy of over 170 years of winemaking history.
🍾 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
🍷 ABV
13% - 13.5%