{"product_id":"bec-hardy-chardonnay-2025-6-pack","title":"Bec Hardy Chardonnay 2025 | 6 Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: \u003c\/strong\u003eMcLaren Vale\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard: \u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis wine is sourced from two vineyards. 60% is from the Lower Tintara Vineyard on Kays Road. This vineyard was originally planted by Thomas Hardy in the 1880’s and is now owned by John and Helen Hardy.  The other 40% is from Lot 94 BSR vineyard in Blewitt Springs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoils:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both vineyards are on d\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eeep sandy soils from the Holocene era (11,600yrs old)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Date: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e23 January (Lower Tintara), 28 January (Lot 94 BSR)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBoth batches of grapes were machine harvested at night using a state-of-the-art harvester with a sorting table to ensure only the best fruit was used. Night harvest ensures the fruit retained freshness. Grapes were destemmed and pressed immediately. Juice was then transferred directly to seasoned French oak barrels for fermentation followed by partial malolactic fermentation for added complexity. The wine remained in barrel to mature for 5 months before bottling. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e The nose has a hint lifted stonefruit and melon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e The palate is a lovely balance of rich, creamy white peach fruit and fresh citrus acid. Subtle brioche notes from the oak influence complement the mid palate with a crisp, dry finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drink now to 2029\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" class=\"border-top mb-4 mt-4 tasting_table\" style=\"height: 39.1876px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-bottom pr-5 py-2 table_left\" rowspan=\"1\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlc:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e12.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-bottom py-2 table_right\" rowspan=\"1\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTA:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e5.98g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-bottom pr-5 py-2 table_left\" rowspan=\"1\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e3.30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-bottom py-2 table_right\" rowspan=\"1\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0\u003c\/span\u003e.3g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points - Vino Masters, March 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Pale straw with bright green hues. Aromas of citrus and stone fruit with subtle oak influence. The palate shows lemon and lime citrus with ripe stone fruit flavours and well-integrated oak. A fresh line of acidity carries the wine with a grapefruit mineral edge emerging through the finish. Clean, refreshing and well balanced. A modern Chardonnay showing freshness, ripe fruit and subtle complexity.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 points - Wine Pilot (Tony Love), April 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Shed Sale","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47387022622937,"sku":"GCH256pk","price":90.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/1109\/9865\/files\/Garden_Chardonnay25_Website.png?v=1777360975","url":"https:\/\/bechardy.com.au\/products\/bec-hardy-chardonnay-2025-6-pack","provider":"Bec Hardy Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}