Country: Australia Region: McLaren Vale Varietal: Shiraz Vintage:2012 Colour: Red Style: Dry Producer: Thomas Hardy & Company Description:Premium quality Shiraz grapes are used to make this rich, intense wine. After fermentation in open top concrete or stainless steel tanks, the new wine is transferred to French and American oak barriques for 18 months maturation. A solid flavoursome wine with lots of rich, juicy fruit and smooth, savoury tannins. Tasting Note:" Laden with plum and blackberry fruit and a wrapping of regional chocolate, it has an excellent balance, depth and structure. Almost embarrassingly good value. 92/100." James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion  Food Matches: Beef / Lamb / Barbecues