Bec Hardy McLaren Vale Shiraz 2024

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 Bec Hardy Shiraz is sourced from two McLaren Vale, vineyards. Price's Gateway vineyard on the west side of the Victor Harbor Rd at the entrance of McLaren Vale and The Lower Tintara vineyard was originally planted by Thomas Hardy in the 1880s and is located on Kays Road in the Blewitt Springs sub-region of McLaren Vale

Soils: The Gateway vineyard soils are siltstone and rocky and originate 650 million years ago from Reynella Siltstone. The Lower Tintara vineyard is on sandy loam soils called Maslin Sands, which are between 34 and 56 million years old.  

Harvest Date: 29 February 2024 (both vineyards)

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

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