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Get to know the extensive history and evolution of the iconic Australian winemaker
This year, Hardys Wines, one of Australia’s oldest wine brands, is celebrating its 170th anniversary, marking 170 years of an iconic winemaking legacy in South Australia. Hailing from the world-renowned wine region of McLaren Vale, Hardys Wines was founded by Thomas Hardy, who envisioned making wines that would be “prized the world over.”
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Hardys Wines has amassed over 9000 awards since its establishment on April 12 1853, a testament to the quality and certainty the brand promises its consumers. Revered by oenophiles from around the globe, the brand is the proud owner of prized vineyards across Australia, optimising its sourcing to deliver top notch quality in every glass.
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Thomas Hardy
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Thomas Hardy, an icon and pioneer in the South Australian winemaking industry, played an integral role in elevating the McLaren Vale region to what it is today. Hardy was born in Devon, England, and eventually made his way to Australia with big dreams and a mere £30 in his pocket. After a couple of years in Adelaide, Hardy bought his first plot of land, marking the beginning of the illustrious Hardys Wines journey.
In 1877, Hardy incorporated his four sons, James, Thomas, Nathaniel, and Robert, into the company, subsequently renamed Thomas Hardy & Sons. By the start of the 20th century, Thomas Hardy & Sons had become the largest winemaker in the South Australia region.
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Eileen Hardy
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Through trials and tribulations, including a vineyard fire and the loss of family members, the winemaker persevered, celebrating its centenary in 1953 and further milestones during those years. In 1976, the head of Hardys Wines at the time, Eileen Hardy, was awarded the Order of the British Empire from Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace.
Hardys Wine has seen continued success throughout its years as it spread its wine wings across the Australian subcontinent and abroad. Hardys has also kept up with the times and developed its own non-alcoholic wine with groundbreaking technology in 2021.
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Hardys Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
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As the brand celebrates its 170th anniversary this year, it invites wine lovers all over the globe to celebrate its quality and the certainty in quality and taste it provides to its consumers. In honour of the brand’s 170th anniversary, Accolade Wines Group Premium Winemaker Craig Stansborough will be visiting Southeast Asia, where Hardys Wines continues growing as a leading brand in the landscape.
“This milestone is a true testament to the strength of the Hardys brand and the passion and dedication from custodians of the past, present and no doubt those of the future who will continue to uphold our founder Thomas Hardy’s legacy,” says Stansborough.
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