Hardy’s wine
Hardy’s is a major wine brand based in South Australia. It is known for its wide range of wines, from entry-level examples to flagship releases. The brand primarily focuses on Australia’s key grape varieties, including Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.
The first vines were planted in 1854 in McLaren Vale by Thomas Hardy, an influential figure in the growth of the Australian wine industry. He was one of the first to export Australian wine, sending two hogsheads back to his native England in 1859. Not long after Hardy wines became some of the first from Australia to receive international critical recognition, winning gold medals at French wine shows in 1882 and 1889.
Hardy established the wine company Thomas Hardy and Sons, which has today become the major international wine business Accolade. Hardy’s remains its own brand within Accolade’s portfolio, with case production in the millions – 9.4 million cases were made in 2014.
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