2018 Ox Hardy Upper Tintara Vineyard Shiraz

From one of McLaren Vale’s greatest sites, this is impossibly good Shiraz for $18 — rich, polished and beautifully composed

94 Points – The Wine Front

RRP $38 → Your Price $18
Ex-Petaluma Winemaker • Historic Vineyard • Outstanding Vintage

“From one of McLaren Vale’s greatest sites, this is impossibly good Shiraz for $18 — rich, polished and beautifully composed.”

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Deep garnet with purple hues — concentrated and youthful.

Aroma:
Classic McLaren Vale intensity with real refinement.
Expect aromas of:

• blackberry and dark plum
• black cherry and mulberry
• cocoa, licorice and baking spice
• hints of pepper, dried herbs and gentle oak

Bright, fragrant and deeply inviting.

Palate:
Supple, full-flavoured and beautifully balanced.
Layers of:

• dark berries and plum compote
• chocolate, spice and subtle earth
• silky tannins and fresh acidity
• savoury detail from the historic Tintara vineyard

The wine sits in that perfect zone of power + elegance, showing the hallmark polish of Andrew Hardy’s winemaking.

Finish:
Long, smooth and persistent with lingering dark fruits, spice and fine tannin grip.

Why Critics Love It

94pts – The Wine Front
“A beautifully shaped Shiraz with fruit purity, spice and balance.”

The 2018 vintage is widely regarded as one of McLaren Vale’s elite years — this wine shows exactly why.

About the Vineyard & Winemaker

The Upper Tintara Vineyard is one of McLaren Vale’s most historic and revered sites, planted in the 1890s and responsible for some of the region’s finest old-vine Shiraz.

Winemaker Andrew Hardy (ex-Petaluma head winemaker) brings precision, experience and a deep understanding of the site, crafting a Shiraz of purity, balance and heritage-driven depth.

Food Pairings

• Chargrilled steak
• Slow-cooked beef brisket
• Lamb roast with rosemary
• Hearty pasta dishes
• Mature cheddar

Why We Love It

For $18, this is one of the best-value Shirazes on the market — powerful fruit, historic pedigree, elite winemaking and a 94-point score.

A no-brainer case buy.