Hardys Oomoo was one of the first wines produced by Thomas Hardy at his original Bankside winery. Throughout the late 1800s and early 1900s it was Hardy’s most recognisable label. To celebrate and mark Hardys 150th Anniversary in 2003, Oomoo was revived as a classic McLaren Vale Shiraz. Today, Oomoo showcases the premium regions of South Australia. Every wine is a true reflection of the variety and the region.
The 2007 Hardys Oomoo Adelaide Hills Chardonnay was harvested from the premium cool climate region of the Adelaide Hills.
The warm vintage conditions allowed the Chardonnay to obtain optimal ripeness while maintaining good natural acid balance with ripe white peach fruit flavour.
The later part of ripening was relatively cool allowing extended flavour development. The hallmarks of the vintage, lifted perfumed fruit with lively palate structure are seen in this wine.
Colour Pale yellow in colour with green hues
Bouquet Displaying lifted aromas of ripe white peach and nectarines, background notes of citrus and sweet spice are evident from the French oak influence.
Palate Soft and sweet with strong acid backbone, this vibrant and fresh wine displays white peach characters complemented by hints of charry oak. Refreshing minerality provides the palate with elegance and genuine persistence.
Food Stir fried prawns and scallops with asparagus Wood-fired oven pizza
Bottling Date 2007
Alcohol 13.2%
Acidity 6.45 g/L
pH 3.34
Winemaker Paul Lapsley
Region (%) Adelaide Hills 100%
Grape Variety Chardonnay
Fermentation French oak barriques 30% Stainless steel 70%
Cellaring Up to 3 yrs
Oak Maturation 20% old barrel fermented and matured on 4 yr old French oak
Soil Type Various - sandy /gravely loams over clay
Climate Cool
Age of Vines Up to 15 years old
Harvesting Machine & Hand
酿酒师:Bill Hardy
很少有酿酒师能像Bill Hardy那样以拥有一个如此有历史记忆的著名家族名字而自豪,葡萄酒的事业不是一个个人的选择却是命运的安排。Bill毕业于阿德莱得大学,主修农业科学,之后进入波尔多大学学习葡萄酒。在Chateau Haut Brion酒庄完成1974年葡萄酒年份后,他回到了自己的家,开始为自己家族位于迈拉伦维尔产区历史悠久的酒庄酿造葡萄酒。
Bill目前是星座葡萄酒澳大利亚公司(美国葡萄酒集团,拥有哈迪品牌)的澳大利亚酒类学家/酿酒师,他是顶级葡萄酒的大使与教育者,这些顶级葡萄酒仍然拥有其家族神圣的名望。
酒庄: 哈迪欧慕(Hardy’s Oomoo), 阿德莱得山(Adelaide Hills)
欧慕是托马斯哈迪酒厂第一代瓶标,于1870年上市,欧慕为土著语言,意为“好”。为庆祝哈迪葡萄酒150周年,欧慕作为经典的标志再度被投放到市场,显示了南澳顶级产区的特色,又本质地展现了不同产区不同品种的独特个性。
欧慕的霞多丽葡萄酒源自风景秀丽气候凉爽的阿德莱得山,该产区以出产结构丰富优雅的经典霞多丽而闻名。欧慕霞多丽既体现了哈迪家族的传统特色,又展示了产区的个性。