1996 Hardys Thomas Hardy Cabernet Sauvignon Magnum Winery: Hardys Vintage: 1996 Region: McLaren Vale Bottle Size: 1500ml Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon Price: $250.00 (out of stock)

WINEMAKER COMMENTS:

COLOUR: Brick red.

BOUQUET: Intense aromas of berries, mint, blueberry, eucalypt, tobacco leaf, and plums along with some developed earthy, and smokey characters.

PALATE: A full bodied and powerful palate displaying blueberries, mint, cherry, liquorice and cinnamon characters, with some developed leathery, cigar box notes.

It shows a classic Cabernet Sauvignon palate structure with rich, even tannins and a long savoury finish. Extended cellaring to 12 years will further enhance this wine’s complex flavour development.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

Thomas Hardy Cabernet Sauvignon represents the pinnacle in viticulture and winemaking achievement. This 1996 was sourced from Adelaide Hills, McLaren Vale and Padthaway. 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.

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE:

An uncompromising desire for excellence has resulted in a dedicated pursuit, regardless of regional boundaries. There are no limitations placed on the crafting of this wine – the fruit sourced represents the best Cabernet Sauvignon of each 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.

Winemaker:              Stephen Pannell

Food Suggestions:    Beef, game, lamb.

Description:              Majestic in character, quality

                                 and pedigree.

Vintage:                   1996

Growing Area:          Adelaide Hills 65%

                                 McLaren Vale 30%

                                 Padthaway 5%

Grape Varieties:       Cabernet Sauvignon

Alcohol:                    13.8% by volume

Total Acidity:            6.9 grams/litre

SHOW RESULTS:

Trophy               Class 39        1999 Canberra

‘For the Best 1997 and older Dry Red Table Wine’

Gold Medal          Class 27        1998 Canberra

Gold Medal          Class 39        1999 Brisbane

Gold Medal          Class 39        1999 Canberra

Gold Medal          Class 46        2000 Melbourne

Gold Medal          Class 46        2000 Hobart