His vineyards were planted and four years later in 1857 he bottled his first vintage and became the first exporter of Australian wines.

In 1876 he purchased the Tintara Vineyards and winery located in McLaren Vale, south Adelaide.

At the same time, he created wines that won awards and the Trintara winery expanded, leading to him taking on his nephew to join in the family business and by 1887 he brought in his sons and became known as Thomas Hardy and Sons.

The History continues

Fires destroyed the Bankside cellars and every bottle of wine in 1904 and in 1932 Thomas Hardy the founder passed away leaving the business to family but in 1938 his grandson passed on, leaving his wife and cousin to continue the family business.

In 1947 Thomas Nottage decided to retire after running the Mclaren Vale Vineyards for many years and as a tribute to his dedication, a vineyard was named after him and the wines bear his name.

In 1953 Eileen Hardy took over the business as the third generation and the Matriarch of the company and by 1972 the fifth generation William Hardy entered the family business and James Hardy became the Chairman and purchased the Chateau Raynella the vineyard and winery where the founder began his career.

This estate is 160 years old with five generations and William Hardy heading it after 42 years of service and in 1992 Thomas Hardy and Sons merged with Berry Renmano to form BRL Hardy and in 2003 the international beverage company Constellation Brands purchased it and kept it as the Hardy Wine Company making it the largest wine group in the world, exporting to over 60 countries around the world and supplies 25% of the Australian markets managing 3200 hectares of vineyards in Australia and obtaining grapes from over 1000 independent grape growers.

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Wines from Hardy’s Wine

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Wines of Hardy Wine Company

Their brands include Hardy, Banrock Station, Moondah Brooke, Stanley, Starve Dog Lane and Chateau Raynella with the Hardy wine brands including

• Thomas Hardy Cabernet Sauvignon
• Eileen Hardy Chardonnay
• Pinot Noir and Shiraz
• Sir James Range of sparkling wines
• HRB wines
• William Hardy Quartet
• Oomoo Range
• Nottage Hill
• The Journey
• Crest
• Stamp
• VR
• Winemakers Rare Release

Although William Hardy has been the chief winemaker Paul Lapsley was appointed as chief winemaker in 2003 and the Hardy label was named the second strongest wine brand in 2008.

They have a wide variety of varietals which include Shiraz, white wine, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Red wine, Sparkling and Rose from warm and cool climates around the Australian terrain.

They produce both single and varietal blends.

The Tintara Winery is the company’s central point and they still use some of the equipment that was originally placed there to ensure the quality and standards have remained consistent.

Visitors are able to do a tour with the history of how it all began and they can visit the vineyards.

Raynella is the headquarters for the company and Trintara consists of four levels, warehouse and the cellar.

Visit Hardy’s Wine

With a history of being the founder of the wine industry in Southern Australia, five generations that have built up the largest brand in the world and the knowledge of blending and perfecting wines.

The Hardy Wine Company is a great place to explore where you can taste the flavours and varieties of their terroirs that have been carefully selected to ensure the world appreciates their wines.

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Contact information

Hardy’s Wine
Website: http://hardyswines.com/
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +61 8 8329 4124
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Address

Hardy’s Wine
202 Main Road,
5171 McLaren Vale, Australia

Hardy’s Wine Reviews

Hardy’s Wine – Crest Cabernet Shiraz Merlot

Crest Cabernet Shiraz Merlot is a red-blended, unique and appealing wine produced by the most famous winery – Hardy’s Wine.

Hardy’s Wine – Crest Chardonnay

Crest Chardonnay is a white-blended wine from Hardy’s Wine, which was created with buttery and complex style loved by old and new drinkers.

Hardy’s Wine – Crest Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc

Crest Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc is white-blended designed with balanced and tropical style recognized as one of the highest priced wines in the region.

Hardy’s Wine – Crest Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir

Crest Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir is a white wine made from two of the most famous grape varieties adopted and used by different wine regions.

Hardy’s Wine – Eileen Hardy, Chardonnay Review

Eileen Hardy, Chardonnay is a white-blended wine with buttery and complex style which is the second most expensive from the region.

Hardy’s Wine – Eileen Hardy, Pinot Noir

Eileen Hardy, Pinot Noir is a red-blended wine with light and perfumed style which has won many prizes and received awards from different vintages.

Hardy’s Wine – Eileen Hardy, Shiraz

Eileen Hardy, Shiraz is a red-blended wine with alluring style and complex aromas which is one of the high-priced wines from the region.

Hardy’s Wine – HRB Cabernet Sauvignon

HRB Cabernet Sauvignon is a red-blended wine with bold and structured style which won many prizes and priced higher among wines from Australia.

Hardy’s Wine – HRB Chardonnay

HRB Chardonnay is a white-blended wine with buttery and complex style which was evaluated and rated highly by various critics from Australia.

Hardy’s Wine – HRB Pinot Noir

HRB Pinot Noir is a red-blended wine with light and perfumed style which is one of the most high-priced wines from South Eastern Australia region.

Hardy’s Wine – HRB Riesling

HRB Riesling is a white-blended wine with green hue and flinty style which is extremely considered as an important wine of the region.

Hardy’s Wine – HRB Shiraz

HRB Shiraz is a red-blended wine with rich and extraordinary style which was absolutely created from famous regions of Australia.

Hardy’s Wine – Nottage Hill Cabernet Sauvignon

Nottage Hill Cabernet Sauvignon is a red blended wine created with flavorful and intense style and considered as above average in terms of popularity.

Hardy’s Wine – Nottage Hill Cabernet Shiraz

Nottage Hill Cabernet Shiraz has numerous awards won as well as evaluated and rated highly by critics and wine experts from the region.

Hardy’s Wine – Nottage Hill Chardonnay

Nottage Hill Chardonnay is a red blended wine created with flavorful and intense style and considered as above average in terms of popularity.

Hardy’s Wine – Nottage Hill Merlot

Nottage Hill Merlot is a red blended wine created with flavorful and intense style and considered as above average in terms of popularity.

Hardy’s Wine – Nottage Hill Pinot Grigio

Nottage Hill Pinot Grigio is a white, lush and stabilized wine, which is tasteful and refreshing specifically for regular wine drinkers and lovers.

Hardy’s Wine – Nottage Hill Pinot Noir

Nottage Hill Pinot Noir is red-blended wine with light and perfumed style, which is recognized as the most popular wine and rated highly by critics.

Hardy’s Wine – Nottage Hill Riesling

Nottage Hill Riesling is a white-blended wine, with green hues and flinty style, which is considered as the second most expensive wine in South Australia.

Hardy’s Wine – Nottage Hill Sauvignon Blanc

Nottage Hill Sauvignon Blanc is a white wine with tropical and balanced style, which is considered as more affordable than many wines from the region.

Hardy’s Wine – Nottage Hill Shiraz

Nottage Hill Shiraz is a red wine showing rich and intense wine style, which was rated highly by several critics from South Eastern Australia.

Hardy’s Wine – Nottage Hill Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay

Nottage Hill Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay is a white wine created with fresh and youthful style and considered average in terms of popularity.

Hardy’s Wine – Oomoo Cabernet Sauvignon

Oomoo Cabernet Sauvignon is a white-blended wine with tropical and balanced style which is rated above average in terms of popularity.

Hardy’s Wine – Oomoo Chardonnay

Oomoo Chardonnay is a white wine with buttery and complex style and of the first wines produced by the famous Thomas Hardy.

Hardy’s Wine – Oomoo Sauvignon Blanc

Oomoo Sauvignon Blanc is a white-blended wine with tropical and balanced style which is rated above average in terms of popularity.

Hardy’s Wine – Oomoo Shiraz

Oomoo Shiraz is a red, rich and intense wine, which have been searched by wine drinkers and lovers for years because of its popularity.

Hardy’s Wine – Stamp Cabernet Merlot

Stamp Cabernet Merlot is a red-blended, rich and intense wine, recognized as one of the most popular wines from South Eastern Australia.

Hardy’s Wine – Stamp Merlot

Stamp Merlot is a red blended wine, designed lusciously and passionately by which wine drinkers describe it as excellent and enjoyable.

Hardy’s Wine – Stamp Sauvignon Blanc

Stamp Sauvignon Blanc is a white, stifling and balanced wine, which is considered as one of the least expensive wines from South Eastern Australia.

Hardy’s Wine – Stamp Sauvignon Blanc Semillon

Stamp Sauvignon Blanc Semillon is a white-blended wine, created with tropical and balanced style, produced by the famous Hardy’s Wine.

Hardy’s Wine – Stamp Shiraz Cabernet

Stamp Shiraz Cabernet is a red-blended, medium-bodied wine that is aromatic and flavourful and high priced among wines of the region.

Hardy’s Wine – Stamp Shiraz Rose

Stamp Shiraz Rose is a rose wine created and packed with richness and fruitiness of strawberry, which is considered affordable in terms of price.

Hardy’s Wine – Stamp Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir

Stamp Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir is a sparkling wine produced with freshness and youthfulness style which is above average in terms of popularity.

Hardy’s Wine – The Journey Cabernet Sauvignon

The Journey Cabernet Sauvignon is a red, intense and rich wine which shows different standards of interests and priced above average for a red wine.

Hardy’s Wine – The Journey Shiraz

The Journey Shiraz is a red, intense and rich wine which shows different standards of interests and priced above average for a red wine.

Hardy’s Wine – Thomas Hardy, Cabernet Sauvignon

Thomas Hardy, Cabernet Sauvignon is a red-blended wine with tasteful and desirable style which was made as a tribute to the greatest wine pioneer.

Hardy’s Wine – VR Cabernet Sauvignon

VR Cabernet Sauvignon is a red-blended, passionate and intense in terms of style and recognized as above average in being famous in Australia.

Hardy’s Wine – VR Chardonnay

VR Chardonnay is a white blended wine showing buttery and complex style, which is considered above average in terms of popularity.

Hardy’s Wine – VR Merlot

VR Merlot is a red-blended wine made with rich and intense style, which is considered as one of the most popular wines from South Eastern Australia.

Hardy’s Wine – VR Pinot Grigio

VR Pinot Grigio is a white-blended, dry and unoaked wine which appears to be fresh and vibrant and considered an interesting blend for wine drinkers.

Hardy’s Wine – VR Sauvignon Blanc

VR Sauvignon Blanc is a white wine with tropical and balanced style which is not that popular compared to other wines, but more affordable.

Hardy’s Wine – VR Shiraz

VR Shiraz is a red blended wine, created with both passion and complexity which is considered as more affordable compared to red wines of South Australia.

Hardy’s Wine – William Hardy Cabernet Sauvignon

William Hardy Cabernet Sauvignon is a vibrant red colored wine created with richness and intensity, considered above average in terms of popularity.

Hardy’s Wine – William Hardy Chardonnay

William Hardy Chardonnay is a white, rancid and complex wine, which is the eighth most sought-after wine from the region based from searches.

Hardy’s Wine – William Hardy Shiraz

William Hardy Shiraz is a white-blended wine, considered as a pioneer and passionate released by William Hardy made from Shiraz.

Hardy’s Wine – Winemaker’s Rare Release Shiraz

Winemaker’s Rare Release Shiraz is a red-blended wine with rich and intense style which is made as a tribute to the greatest wine pioneer, Thomas Hardy.

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