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Handcrafted by Geoff Hardy Gruner Veltliner
The nose exhibits aromas of pear and citrus blossom, complemented by spicy notes. The palate is beautifully complex with pear, rock melon and lemon, followed by additional floral notes and a crisp, dry finish. Gruner Veltliner has found a new home in the cool southern Adelaide Hills where it produces white wines that capture both the old-world essence of Austria and the modern vibrancy and clarity of Australia. Vintage: The 2018 growing season started slowly, but warmer weather eventually helped to speed things up. Fruit set throughout the region was good and the low rainfall and warm weather from January to April resulted in great sugar development, while a cooler than average March offered ideal night temperatures for colour and flavour development. Nose: The nose exhibits aromas of bosc pear and citrus blossom, complemented by spicy notes. Palate: The palate is beautifully complex with pear, rock melon and lemon, followed by additional floral notes and a crisp, dry finish. Pairing: Try with a Thai chicken salad with a coriander and sweet chili dressing. Cellaring: Drink now or to 2022 Geoff Hardy's great-great grandfather, the original Thomas Hardy, first planted grapes in South Australia in the 1850s and was one of the founding fathers of the Australian wine industry. In 1980, Geoff left the then family company, Thomas Hardy and Sons, to make his own way in the Australian wine world. Geoff and fellow viticulturalist Ian Leask purchased the promising Pertaringa vineyard in McLaren Vale. A few years later, Geoff found the perfect location for producing cool climate grapes in the Adelaide Hills. He planted the vineyard in 1987 and named it K1 since this unique site was the first commercial planting of vines in the Kuitpo region in the southern Adelaide Hills. Three decades later, Wines by Geoff Hardy is made up of three South Australian wineries founded by Geoff - Pertaringa in McLaren Vale, K1 by Geoff Hardy in the Adelaide Hills and Hand Crafted by Geoff Hardy sourced from a variety of premium regions across South Australia. These brands now make up Wines by Geoff Hardy and continue the 160-year old family tradition of pushing the boundaries of Australian viticulture.
K1 SAUVIGNON BLANC
The nose lifts effortlessly from the glass filling the senses with vibrant and intense aromas of passionfruit, elderflower, citrus, white peach and just a hit of fresh nettle. PALATE: The palate is super refreshing, crisp and clean, with a trace of florals accompanying passion fruit, citrus and exotic tropical fruits leadig to a dry lingering finish. Crisp and dry, this wine is an idealpartner to seafood and less spicy Asian dishes. Try with freshly shucked oysters.
GEOFF HARDY HAND CRAFTED SANGIOVESE
Bouquot: The nose is beautifully vibrant with enticing aromas of red currant supported by hints of coffee, spice and dried herbs. Palate: The palate is medium body with great depth of flavor. Primary flavors of fresh cherries and raspberries, oregano, thyme and dried roses. Recommended with: Try this wine with veal saltimbocca with prosciutto and sage. Cellaring1: Drink now, or up till 2029. Winery Notes: Sangiovese Langhorne Creek - Main grape in Tuscany's Chianti wine region. - Aged in older French oak 12 months - Red currant, spice and dried herbs, soft and juicy and super friendly Awards: James Halliday Winery Rating Red 5 Star Winery. Australian Winery of the Year - 2012, 2014 Australian Winemaker of the Year 2012, 2018, 2020 -Winestate Magazine
GEOFF HARDY HAND CRAFTED PINOT GRIGIO
Bouquet - Pear, white nectarine, and lemon with hints of apple blossom and spice. Palate - Vibrant Nashi pear and green apple with hints of citrus fruits with a dry crisp finish. Recommended With - Crispy skinned Salmon with wilted greens tossed in lemon caper butter. Cellaring - Drink now, or up till 2027. Winery Notes Pinot Grigio – Limestone Coast - Northern Italian, lighter style - From Limestone Coast vineyard where there is a significant portion of limestone show a lovely brightness and freshness with high quality natural acidity - No malo and no lees contact - Green apple, nashi pear, hints of citrus with a dry finish. Awards: James Halliday Winery Rating Red 5 Star Winery Australian Winery of the Year - 2012, 2014 Australian Winemaker of the Year 2012, 2018, 2020 - Winestate Magazine
K1 PINOT NOIR
The K1 Pinot Noir exhibits attractive aromas of strawberries and cherries with a hint of spice. PALATE: The palate is bright with masses of red berries and elegant, fine-grained tannins, followed by a lingering finish. Try this wine with a wild duck dish or enjoy a glass or two with family and friends.
GEOFF HARDY HAND CRAFTED TEROLDEGO
Bouquet- The nose offers appealing aromas of sweet plums and dried herbs. Palate- The palate is smooth with rich red berry flavours and tight, drying tannins. Recommended with- Try with soft shell blue swimmer crab in a tamarind sauce. Cellaring- Drink now, or up till 2025. Winery notes: Teroldego – adelaide hills - Recent times Teroldego was found exclusively in the Trentino region of Italy - Only 5 plantings in Australia - Aged in older French oak 20 months - Full body, bold-but-juicy, blackberries, sweet anise, orange peel, and sweet tobacco smoke. Awards: James Halliday Winery Rating. Red 5 Star Winery Australian Winery of the Year - 2012, 2014. Australian Winemaker of the Year 2012, 2018, 2020. Winestate Magazine.
GEOFF HARDY HAND CRAFTED TANNAT
Bouquet - The nose offers beautifully soft aromas of ripe berries with a hint of forest floor earthiness. Palate - The palate delivers big flavours of blackberries and red berries with a tight, lingering finish. Recommended With - This wine works exceptionally well with Argentinian grilled beef ribs. Cellaring - Drink now, or up till 2028. Winery Note Tannat – Adelaide Hills - Ordinarily from South-western France Madiran, also the national variety to Uruguay - One of the ‘healthiest’ varieties because of the much higher levels of tannins (antioxidants) - Aged in older French oak 20 months including 10% new oak - Pairs well with richly marinated, barbecue grilled meats and vegetables like Argentinian BBQ. Awards: James Halliday Winery Rating Red 5 Star Winery Australian Winery of the Year - 2012, 2014 Australian Winemaker of the Year 2012, 2018, 2020 - Winestate Magazine
GEOFF HARDY HAND CRAFTED MONTEPULCIANO
Bouquet - The Hand Crafted Montepulciano offers interesting notes of blackberries, dried herbs and a hint of spice. Palate - The palate is medium-bodied with elegant flavours of black fruits and spice, followed by drying tannins on the finish. Recommended With - This wine goes really well with roast pork shoulder served with roasted carrots, onions and baby beets. Cellaring - Drink now, or up till 2031. Winery Notes Montepulciano – Limestone Coast - Originated in Tuscany and is now widely planted throughout central and southern Italy, dominant grape variety in the Abruzzo region - Aged in older French oak 20 months - Medium to full body, deep black-fruit flavors such as boysenberry, blackberry and prune, blue flowers such as violet, spices, dry tannins. Awards: James Halliday Winery Rating Red 5 Star Winery Australian Winery of the Year - 2012, 2014 Australian Winemaker of the Year 2012, 2018, 2020 - Winestate Magazine