2014 Ox Hardy 1891 Ancestor Vines Shiraz, McLaren Vale
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Full ruby to brick-red colour, showing appropriate aged development. The bouquet echoes this, with pepper/spice aromas of a cooler iteration of shiraz, backed by generous oak, the palate medium bodied and smoothly textured, with lovely fruit sweetness and mellow aged characters coming through nicely. Lovely balance, mouth-feel and length. Drinking well now and has years ahead of it. Delicious. 05 NOV 2023 Drink 2023–2039
96 points Huon Hooke therealreview.com
When Thomas Hardy purchased the Upper Tintara Vineyard in McLaren Vale in 1871, it heralded the foundation of one of Australia’s greatest winemaking dynasties. Today the picturesque 115 Ha property is still owned by the Hardy family, and consists of native protected scrub and approximately 45 Ha of vines, including millennium Shiraz plantings which are the fruit source of this wine.
100% Blewitt Springs shiraz, planted in 1891.
| Product/Service Sold Out | No |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Wine Style | Traditional |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | McLaren Vale, Blewitt Springs |
| Varietals | Shiraz |
| Vintage | 2014 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 96 |
| ABV Percent | 14.5% |
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