Hardys Eileen Hardy Shiraz
Description
Hardys Eileen Hardy Shiraz — McLaren Vale and Frankland River, 14.5% ABV. The definitive expression at the top of the Hardys pyramid. Concentrated dark plum, blackberry, mocha and crushed violets on the nose; cedar, dark chocolate and subtle pepper in the background. The palate is dense and structured — layers of dark fruit, savoury earth and fine-grained tannin — with the length and architecture to reward decades of cellaring.
On-trade positioning: the benchmark premium Australian Shiraz for fine-dining wine lists. Eileen Hardy's name recognition among Australian-wine enthusiasts, combined with icon-tier provenance and genuine age-worthiness, makes it the natural anchor for a prestige-Australian section. For high-spend occasions — corporate dinners, wine-collector events, private rooms — it delivers the story, the credentials and the glass experience to command cellar-list pricing. Position alongside the Thomas Hardy's Cabernet as the icon Australian red pair.
Available formats
- 750ml Bottle
Brand
One of Australia's oldest wineries, founded 170+ years ago. Spans the full price ladder — VR (entry), The Riddle (everyday), Crest (sparkling), Tintara Core (premium McLaren Vale), HRB (Heritage Reserve Bin), Eileen Hardy (icon). More from Hardys ›