{"product_id":"bec-hardy-1885-sauvignon-blanc-2025-6-pack","title":"Bec Hardy 1885 Sauvignon Blanc 2025 | 6 Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e McLaren Vale\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStory: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlanted in 1885 by Bec’s great-great-great-grandfather, Thomas Hardy, these vines narrowly escaped removal during the vine pull scheme of the late 1970s. A fourth-generation family member, Helen Hardy, fought to preserve them, and her determination ensured their survival. Today, they stand among the oldest Sauvignon Blanc vines in the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard: \u003c\/strong\u003eThese grapes are sourced from the Lower Tintara vineyard located on Kay’s Road in McLaren Vale. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoils: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Lower Tintara vineyard is on sandy loam soils called Maslin Sands, which are some of the oldest soils in McLaren Vale, aged between 34 and 56 million years old.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Date: \u003c\/strong\u003e23 January 2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe grapes were harvested and delivered to the winery at night to ensure the fruit arrives cool and fresh. Immediate pressing after crushing with minimal skin contact. We aim for a light touch in the winery including cold stainless steel fermentation in order to let the fruit tell the story. The generous palate weight and flavour intensity is a reflection of the 100+ year old McLaren Vale vines. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose: \u003c\/strong\u003eLifted varietal aromatics of grapefruit and cut grass on the nose. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:  \u003c\/strong\u003eThis wine is a fresh and elegant combination of zesty citrus fruits and long mineral acidity.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring: \u003c\/strong\u003eDrink now to 2028\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" class=\"border-top mb-4 mt-4 tasting_table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-bottom pr-5 py-2 table_left\" rowspan=\"1\" colspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlc:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e12.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-bottom py-2 table_right\" rowspan=\"1\" colspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTA:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.69\u003c\/span\u003eg\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-bottom pr-5 py-2 table_left\" rowspan=\"1\" colspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e3.05\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-bottom py-2 table_right\" rowspan=\"1\" colspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0.4\u003c\/span\u003eg\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e95 Points - Wine Pilot (Tony Love)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e'The wine is not your everyday, Kiwi-style, punch in the nasals style Savvy, rather it comes with a more complex matrix of aromas, yes tropical notes like lemongrass, yet with an underlying layer of cut hay and field grasses, white rose petal too, all cast in a genteel manner. Not loud. Quietly and calmly does it. As it is in the palate, cast with lemon flesh and chamomile tea flowers, a tingly tang providing a refreshing lift. It’s delicious. Pure. Unadulterated. One of the more fascinating Sauvignon Blanc wines to enter our hemisphere in recent times, and a grand addition to the esteemed lexicon of South Australia’s old-vine heroes. ' \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e92 Points - Vino Masters (Russel Gallagher)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hidden Products","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48006090359001,"sku":"1885SB256pk","price":90.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/1109\/9865\/files\/1885_SauvBlanc25.png?v=1777354235","url":"https:\/\/bechardy.com.au\/products\/bec-hardy-1885-sauvignon-blanc-2025-6-pack","provider":"Bec Hardy Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}