The Hardys name is synonymous with South Australian winemaking, dating back to 1853. The wines reflect an accumulated wisdom and contemporary knowledge that informs every decision made, from grape to glass. Continuing the tradition set by four preceding generations of his family, William ‘Bill’ Hardy entered into the family business to advance the legacy that made his family’s business a prominent name in the industry. In recent years, Bill has also been a member of the Australian Wine Industry Technical Advisory Committee, Australian Delegate to the Oenology Commission of the International Organisation of Vine and Wine and Chairman of Wetland Care Australia. Toprit Saifispeaks to William ‘Bill’ Hardy to know more about the brand and its market.
Please tell us about the recently launched wines. How has the response been for these wines in Australia and across other markets?
William Hardy wines are available in Australia, USA, UK and EU and are proving to be a great success in offering a premium range from the Hardys brand. This range of wine has been created as a tribute to the Hardy’s proud heritage and dedication to winemaking. The William Hardy range of wines was launched to recognise my 40 years of contribution to the business as 5th generation family member.
Highly complex single variety wines are dominated by cool region components. Smaller contributions from warmer regions flesh out and soften the wines, resulting in wines with elegant expressions of the individual varietal aromas and flavours. Chardonnay
The Limestone Coast has a climate well suited for growing Chardonnay, with warm summer days and plenty of sunshine allowing full fruit flavours and sugars to develop. This year we had a favourable ripening season, with mild days and cool nights allowing excellent flavour development. Good canopy cover protected the fruit during the one week of intense heat.
On the nose, intense aromatics of melon and white peach, combined with notes of spicy oak. The flavour profile is fresh and lively, with rich flavours of peach, stone fruit and lemon zest. The palate is creamy, textured and has delicate sweetness from oak complexity. Generous length. Shiraz
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