{"product_id":"1996-hardys-thomas-hardy-cabernet-sauvignon-750ml","title":"1996 Hardy's Thomas Hardy Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mature release of Hardy's flagship Thomas Hardy Cabernet Sauvignon, named for the pioneering founder of the historic South Australian producer. The 1996 vintage has received 96 points from James Halliday, 94 points from Jeremy Oliver and 93 points from The Wine Front, reflecting the pedigree and longevity of this Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCritic Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points — James Halliday, Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted 16 October 2001\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n“Still dense and strong in colour, the bouquet is primarily powered by sweet blackcurrant fruit, the palate packed with dense blackcurrant\/blackberry fruit, the tannins still to fully soften but in balance.”\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePublished 18 June 2021\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points — Jeremy Oliver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted January 2003\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDrinking Window: 2008–2016.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points — The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardy's was founded in South Australia in 1853 by winemaking pioneer Thomas Hardy and developed into one of Australia's most established wine producers. Its long history and extensive vineyard resources underpin a portfolio that includes flagship wines such as Thomas Hardy Cabernet Sauvignon and Eileen Hardy Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1996\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy's\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paul Lapsley\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOwnership:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carlyle Group Inc\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e To 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Langtons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52504134517038,"sku":"4571032111","price":149.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/111_1996_Hardys_Thomas_Hardy_Cabernet_750ml_Base_of_Neck.jpg?v=1787725754","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/1996-hardys-thomas-hardy-cabernet-sauvignon-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}