1995 Hardys Thomas Hardy Cabernet Sauvignon Winery: Hardys Vintage: 1995 Region: McLaren Vale Bottle Size: 750ml Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon Price: $95.00 (out of stock)

<P >TASTING NOTE: <P >  <P >  <P >A deep brick red colour, showing concentration and quality. Extended maturation in oak and bottle has added cedar, tobacco, chocolate and toasty vanillin oak complexity to intense ripe red currant, fine lantana and black olive aromas.  A full bodied and powerful, yet stylish, palate with fine grained tannins reflects these characters, finishing with a majestic lingering presence. <P >  <P >BACKGROUND INFORMATION:         <P > 

Thomas Hardy Cabernet Sauvignon represents a pinnacle in winemaking achievement.  For the first time in the history this product, the 1995 is a blend of the best parcels of fruit from both McLaren Vale and Coonawarra. Released each year in honour of the Hardy’s founder, it is not only rich in flavour and character, but also in heritage, tradition and pride.

<P >  <P >WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?: <P >  <P >An uncompromising desire for excellence has resulted in a dedicated pursuit, regardless of geographic boundaries. There are no limitations placed on the crafting of this wine - the fruit sourced represents the best Cabernet Sauvignon of the vintage.  Combined with time honoured winemaking techniques such as open fermentation, basket pressing and extended oak maturation, the resulting wine is an icon of Australian winemaking. <P >  <P > <P >FOOD SUGGESTIONS:

<P >  <P >Beef, Game, Lamb. <P >  <P >Description: <P >  <P >Majestic in character, quality and pedigree. <P >  <P >Growing Areas:         65% McLaren Vale and          35% Coonawarra, SA <P >  <P >Grape Varieties:        Cabernet Sauvignon <P >  <P >Alcohol:                      13.6% <P >  <P >Total Acidity:             6.8 grams/litre <P >  <P >pH:                             3.42 <P >  <P >Winemaker:               Stephen Pannell <P >  <P >Show Results: <P >  <P >Gold Medal   Class 49   1997 Hobart <P >Gold Medal   Class 27   1997 Canberra <P >Gold Medal   Class 42   1998 Melbourne <P >Gold Medal   Class 42  1998 Rutherglen