Bec Hardy Rosé 2025

Region: Adelaide

Story: The Bec Hardy Grenache Rosé is a real crowd favourite with it’s fresh berry notes and crisp palate. It strikes the perfect balance of a serious wine that is also approachable and perfect for any occasion, big or small.

Vineyard: The Grenache for this Rosé was grown at the Lower Tintara vineyard on Kays Road, McLaren Vale. This vineyard was originally planted by my great-great-great-grandfather Thomas Hardy in the 1880’s and is now owned by 5th Generation Hardy, John, and his wife Helen.

Soils: The Lower Tintara vineyard is on sandy loam soils called Maslin Sands, deposited here during the Eocene epoch between 34 and 56 million years ago, they are some of the oldest soils in McLaren Vale. 

Harvest date: 25 February 2025

Winemaking: Cool night harvest of the grapes and immediate crushing and pressing of fruit at the winery resulted in a pale pink colour. This is followed by 100% stainless steel fermentation at cool temperature to retain aromatics then clarification, stabilisation and bottling in late May to capture freshness. 

Nose: The nose offers lifted aromas of red fruits including strawberry, raspberry, and cherry.

Palate: The palate is a delightful balance of juicy strawberries and cherry fruit with citrus complexity. A dry style that has a delicate savoury finish and great length. 

Cellaring: Drink now to 2028

Tasting notes: 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020

92 points - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, August 2025

92 points - Ken Gargett, Wine Pilot, August 2025