COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Shiraz
PRODUCER
Geoff Hardy
REGION
South Australia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
K1 by Geoff Hardy is located in the Kuitpo sub-region of the southern Adelaide Hills. Geoff Hardy, a fifth-generation descendant of South Australian wine pioneer Thomas Hardy, recognized the potential of this cool-climate site in 1986 and planted the first commercial vineyard in the area. The 'Middle Hill' range represents estate-grown wines that capture the distinct terroir of these sloping, sandstone-rich vineyards, offering an elegant, cool-climate alternative to the warmer, more robust styles of Shiraz found in neighboring regions.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€17
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Geoff Hardy is a 5th-generation descendant of Thomas Hardy, widely known as the Father of the South Australian Wine Industry.
Fact 02
In 1986, Geoff planted the very first commercial vineyard in the cool-climate Kuitpo sub-region, naming it K1.
Fact 03
The wine is named after the sandstone-rich middle hill slope of the estate vineyard where the Shiraz vines grow.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Crafted by award-winning winemaker Shane Harris, this Shiraz is sourced from estate vines planted in 1986. The viticultural team employs low bud count pruning to naturally restrict yields and concentrate flavors. Following harvest, the fruit undergoes fermentation and is subsequently matured for 18 months in French oak barrels, of which 25% is new oak and 75% is older, neutral oak, preserving the bright fruit profile while adding subtle structural complexity.
