Bec Hardy Family Crest Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Region: South Australia

Story: Bec is a 6th generation member of and the first female vigneron from one of Australia’s oldest wine families, the Hardys. The Hardy name has been synonymous with South Australian wine since the 1850s and Bec Hardy continues that tradition, building on the experience and reputation of her predecessors. Bec’s family has been tending vineyards in South Australia since her great-great-great grandfather, Thomas Hardy, arrived from the UK in 1850. Thomas is widely regarded as the father of the South Australian wine industry.

Winemaking: Crushed and destemmed. Static stainless steel fermenter. The grapes spent 9 days on skins. 100% Seasoned French Oak Hogsheads for 8 months.

Nose: The nose displays complex notes of plums, blackberries and a hint of cassis.

Palate: The palate is smooth and well-rounded with plenty of blackberries and plums, complemented by well-integrated tannins.

Cellaring: Drink now to 2032

92pts - Ken Gargett, Wine Pilot, 2024
"Dark maroon hue, the nose offers aromas of tobacco leaves, blackberries, soy, licorice, bergamot, chocolate and coffee grinds. Focused, with bright acidity running the full length of the journey, there are satiny tannins and the wine offers good length. This is still very much in the youthful camp and it certainly promises more for the future. Very attractive and should remain so for the next ten to twelve years."

90pts - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, 2024