Bec Hardy McLaren Vale Shiraz 2023 | 6 Pack
Region: McLaren Vale
Story: This Bec Hardy Shiraz is sourced from McLaren Vale, one of the most renowned regions in Australia when it comes to Shiraz. This fantastic Shiraz is the perfect example of why this is the case!
Vineyard: This Shiraz is a blend of two different vineyards; the Lower Tintara vineyard, originally planted by Thomas Hardy in the 1880s, located on Kays Road in the Blewitt Springs sub-region of McLaren Vale - this block of Shiraz was planted 6 years ago. The second block is Rayner's 30 year old Heritage Block in McLaren Flat. The Rayner 'Heritage' block is named as the block was planted using cuttings from some of the best local Shiraz blocks of the time - we think it's a wonderful tribute to the influential grape growers of the region including Bob Hardy and Don Oliver.
Soils: The Lower Tintara vineyard is on sandy loam soils called Maslin Sands, which
are between 34 and 56 million years old. The Rayner 'Heritage' Block is planted on
clay, the dominant soil type in McLaren Flat.
Harvest Date: 22 March 2023 (Lower Tintara), 28 March 2023 (Heritage Block).
Winemaking: Parcels were harvested and fermented separately in static stainless
steel fermenters for 9 days on skins before pressing directly to oak. This wine was
matured for 10months is a combination of both French and American hogsheads
before blending and bottling.
Nose: This Shiraz has a rich chocolate nose with dark plum fruits.
Palate: The palate is a plush balance of dark red fruit flavours and generous soft
mocha oak. Supple tannins give length and generosity.
Cellaring: Drink now to 2030.
| Alc: 14.6% | TA: 6.15g/L |
| pH: 3.67 | RS: 1.0g/L |
94 Points - Wine Pilot, 2024 An utterly delicious McLaren Vale Shiraz. The colour is a vibrant dark purple. The nose is full of notes of chocolate biscuits, rich mocha and coffee grinds, with blackberries and mulberries. There is grip, length and good intensity. Real length here. Enjoy this now, but it will continue to provide pleasure for the next decade. Absolutely stonking value. Love it.
92 Points - Wine Orbit, 2024 Upfront and instantly appealing with black/bluebery, roasted nut, olive and violet aromas, leading to a richly textured palate offering succulent fruit intensity with silky tannins. Splendidly flavoursome and fabulously drinkable.
92 points - Wine Showcase Magazine, 2024
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