Case of Hardy's Wine Chronicles
Thanks to Hardys here is your chance to win a case of Hardy's Wine Chronicles valued at $190.
The mixed dozen includes Hardys Chronicles "The Gamble" Chardonnay Pinot Gris 2008, Hardys Chronicles "Twice Lost" Shiraz Cabernet Rosé 2008 and Hardys Chronicles "Butcher's Gold" Shiraz Sangiovese 2007.
Introducing three exciting wines from Hardys new range, Chronicles.
Each wine is a blend of a classic varietal with a new or emerging varietal or style and from a range designed to reflect the history and winemaking skills of Australia's most famous wine brand.
The mixed dozen includes Hardys Chronicles "The Gamble" Chardonnay Pinot Gris 2008, Hardys Chronicles "Twice Lost" Shiraz Cabernet Rosé 2008 and Hardys Chronicles "Butcher's Gold" Shiraz Sangiovese 2007.
Thomas Hardy’s belief that regional blending can better retain or strengthen the best characteristics and
qualities of each variety resulted in some of the most unique and outstanding wines made in Australia in
the period 1940’s to 1970’s - the first step in establishing Hardys’ reputation for blending craftsmanship.
‘The Chronicles’ extends the blending focus to varietals - blending traditional varieties with emerging
varietals - to create interesting and complex wines.
Hardys The Chronicles ‘The Gamble’ Chardonnay Pinot Gris 2008
A gamble for some was to become one man’s destiny. With little winemaking experience but barrel-loads
of courage, Thomas Hardy packed his kit and sought a future in the New World. Through passion,
determination, generosity and a touch of daring, that gamble led to the creation of one of Australia’s most
celebrated wine companies.
‘The Gamble’ shows how the peachy and creamy flavours of the Chardonnay meld beautifully with the
pear, green apple and minerality of the Pinot Gris, creating a wine of rich flavour and length.
Hardys The Chronicles ‘Twice Lost’ Shiraz Cabernet Rosé 2008
One farmer’s loss was winemaking’s gain. Upon arriving in Australia Thomas Hardy’s first job was to
mind cattle for a local farmer. After managing to lose them twice, his master sent out two cow bells. The
bells worked and ensured the herd was not lost again but, fortunately for us, Thomas’ destiny would be
etched in wine rather than beef.
The ‘Twice Lost’ rosé is a twist on the classic. A Shiraz dominant wine, where the round and soft offers
fresh red fruit and a rich, warm and soft palate complexed and enhanced by the berry fruit and acidic
cut of the Cabernet Sauvignon.
Hardys The Chronicles ‘Butcher’s Gold’ Shiraz Sangiovese 2007
Legend has it, Thomas Hardy made his money in the Victorian goldfields - and indeed he did - even
though he never owned a miner’s license. Instead, he drove cattle all the way from South Australia and,
ingeniously, opened a goldfields butcher’s shop, making a handsome profit feeding the many hungry
miners in search of their own fortunes.
The ‘Butcher’s Gold’ blend demonstrates how the Shiraz, offering dense sweet fruit, and the Sangiovese,
delivering savoury cherry flavours and rustic tannins, can combine seamlessly.
Hardy's The Chronicles is widely available and will retail at $16.99.
To find out more visit:
www.hardys.com.au/hardys.html
* You must be over 18 and able to provide proof of age to enter this competition.
