2021 Ox Hardy Upper Tintara Shiraz, McLaren Vale

Bright purple-red colour, very youthful and bright aromas of dark plum and blackberry, the palate likewise rich and fruit-driven, smooth textured and easy on the gums. A very good each-way style—drink or cellar. 26 NOV 2023 Drink 2024–2036

90 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.Ox Hardy is a 100% Shiraz sourced from Blewitt Springs and McLaren Vale. It has deep bright colour and displays generous black fruits with savoury, fragrant black pepper. The palate follows on with rich, elegant, dark fruits. Spicy and luscious, finishing dry with pepper and abundant tannin this is a wine to savour over next 3-5 years.