Merlot Red Wine
- Red Wine
- South Eastern Australia
- Appearance: Light crimson with red hues
- Palate: A soft medium-bodied red wine showing generous plum fruit flavours, clove, nutmeg spice and vanilla oak. This wine has a fine tannin structure which supports the fruit and finishes with lingering plum and cherry flavours
- Food pairing: A fantastic pairing for Merlot wine is steak, roast beef, roast lamb, grilled vegetables, mushroom dishes, vegetable stews or sausages
Hardys VR Merlot Red Wine is a soft Australian red wine with flavours of intense plum and dark cherries, with toasty oak on the finish. South Eastern Australia has a climate well-suited for growing grapes, with warm summer days and plenty of sunshine allowing full fruit flavours and sugar to develop. Hardys wine offers a great selection of quality wines that cater to a wide range of palates, from robust red wines to crisp white wines, each meticulously crafted to reflect the rich winemaking heritage and innovative spirit of one of Australia's most esteemed wineries.
Hardys is one of Australia’s oldest wineries, founded in 1853. Despite South Australia being a far removed place, Thomas Hardy was certain he could make ‘wine that will be prized in the markets of the world’. Thomas Hardy helped forge the Australian wine industry and was a true pioneer, entrepreneur and visionary. Today our winemakers continue to uphold the Hardys pioneering and visionary spirit, crafting quality wines for people to enjoy across the globe.
This long standing commitment to quality, backed by over 9000 medals, ensures that whatever bottle you choose, you can be confident you are in safe hands.
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| This pack contains 6 Servings | per 100ml: | per 125ml glass: |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 311kJ | 389kJ |
| 75kcal | 94kcal | |
| Bottle contains 6 glasses | - | - |
RI= Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal)
Contains Sulphites, Egg, Milk
Alcohol by volume: 11 %
Serving suggestion: Great with spaghetti bolognese
Units of Alcohol: 8.3 units
Agent: Accolade Wines
Grape Variety: Merlot
Producer: Accolade Wines
Winemaker: Viki Wade
Wine colour: Red
Type of closure: Screwcap
Storage instructions: This wine is ideal for drinking now but can be kept for up to <>
History: Hardys VR stands for uncomplicated wines displaying true varietal character that are perfect for everyday enjoyment.
Regional information: South Eastern Australia
Vinification: The Hardys VR Merlot was crafted from select parcels from South Eastern Australia. With currants, plums and cherries on the palate, this wine is bright and lively, complemented by lingering fruit and toasty oak to finish
Country of Origin Australia
Bottled for: Vinarchy UK Limited, 1 Castle Park, Bristol, BS2 0JA, UK. By: W1745, UK.
Item code: 8093404
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