Bec Hardy 1885 McLaren Vale Sauvignon Blanc 2025 $68.50 / 6 Bottles Delivered (RRP $168) @ Bec Hardy Wines

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EmployeeRD ADL on 21/02/2026 - 11:35 bechardy.com.au (791 clicks)
Last edited 23/03/2026 - 11:18 by 1 other user

1885VINES

🌿 Planted 1885 – by Bec’s great-great-great-grandfather, Thomas Hardy. Among the oldest Sauvignon Blanc vines in the world.
📍 Vineyard: Lower Tintara, Kay’s Road, McLaren Vale
🌏 Soils: Maslin Sands (34–56 million years old sandy loam)
📅 Harvested: 23 January 2025
🏗 Winemaking: Night harvested. Immediate press. Minimal skin contact. Cold stainless steel ferment. Light touch to let the fruit speak.

🍋 Nose: Grapefruit, fresh cut grass
🍊 Palate: Zesty citrus, mineral acidity, generous palate weight
⏳ Cellaring: Drink now to 2029

💰 $68.50 delivered for 6 bottles
No ridiculous RRPs. No made-up brands. No mystery marketing.

🚚 Free shipping Australia-wide (code: 1885VINES)
📦 Ships from McLaren Vale within 48 hrs
🏡 Click & Collect: 327 Hunt Rd, McLaren Vale
🔥 OzBargain Top #5 Alcohol Store | 9 years posting
One code per order

🧑‍🌾 About Us
Sixth-generation South Australian wine family, continuing the Hardy legacy in McLaren Vale. Fresh, regional wines at honest prices - real wines, made by real people, from a real place.

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  sickllama on 21/02/2026 - 13:55

  +1

  Love this wine. Got 24 bottles at the last deal and I'm still working through them!

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    EmployeeRD ADL @ Bec Hardy Wines on 21/02/2026 - 13:59

    That’s a lotta love! Glad you’re enjoying it. RD :-)

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  PVA on 21/02/2026 - 17:19

  It adds $20 postage to mine.

  Edit .. sorry, didn't add the code. New user is $10 off, this free post works out $10 cheaper.

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    EmployeeRD ADL @ Bec Hardy Wines on 21/02/2026 - 17:30

    @PVA are you using the code at checkout?

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      PVA on 21/02/2026 - 18:12

      That’s what I said. I didn’t use the code. New user code used, this code used instead is $10 cheaper for 3 boxes. Not a big deal, but a little cheaper.

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  EmployeeRD ADL @ Bec Hardy Wines on 21/02/2026 - 18:18

  @PVA apologies I’d not seen your edit prior to replying. Glad it all worked out! RD :-)

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    PVA on 21/02/2026 - 18:23

    Actually it’s cheaper to use the new user code because I ordered 4 cartons.

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      EmployeeRD ADL @ Bec Hardy Wines on 21/02/2026 - 18:27

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      @PVA thanks for the order! Broadly speaking, if you’ve got more than one code available, just use whichever works out best for your order - as you have done!

      Because you grabbed four cartons, the new user code ends up being the better option in your case.

      Glad it all worked out in the end :-)

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        PVA on 21/02/2026 - 19:28

        👍

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  mr fox on 22/02/2026 - 08:03

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  I'm looking for product with a 60-70 million year-old soil foundation if anyone has any leads.

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    EmployeeRD ADL @ Bec Hardy Wines on 23/02/2026 - 10:04

    +1

    @mr fox Haha, we’d certainly have something in those timeframes! McLaren Vale sits on some very ancient geological foundations, with soils and landscapes that are among the oldest in the world.

    Australia’s long geological history, and in our case vines tended by five generations of growers, is part of what makes our wine story a bit different. :-)

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  cliener on 23/02/2026 - 09:48

  Does cellaring guidance make much difference for white wines? I thought that was only for reds

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    EmployeeRD ADL @ Bec Hardy Wines on 23/02/2026 - 09:54

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    @cliener Cellaring guidance matters for whites too, just less dramatically than for reds. Most white wines are best enjoyed younger, but some styles do improve or hold well for a few years if stored properly. Our guidance is deliberately conservative so you can open the wine at its peak rather than risk missing it. Cheers! RD :-)

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  wilburt on 27/02/2026 - 18:40

  Just opened my first bottle after yesterday's delivery, and yikes, so sharp & acidic! Not to my liking at all I'm afraid - very glad I only ordered a half dozen.

  On the plus side, I have a bottle of Schweppes Passionfruit open, so I added a splash to my glass. Took the edge off, and the slight passionfruitiness wasn't out of place.

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    EmployeeRD ADL @ Bec Hardy Wines on 27/02/2026 - 18:47

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    @wilburt Thanks for the honest feedback. Sauvignon Blanc is naturally a high-acidity variety, and the 2025 has been bottled to keep that freshness and line. Some people love that crisp, zesty edge; others prefer a softer, rounder style.

    Serving temperature can make a big difference too. If it’s very cold the acidity will show more prominently. Letting it warm slightly in the glass often softens that perception.

    Either way, appreciate you giving it a go. Cheers! RD :-)

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  omblygombly on 06/03/2026 - 13:14

  Thanks RD ADL. Magnificent wine. Just bought 12 more. Thanks.

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  EmployeeRD ADL @ Bec Hardy Wines on 07/03/2026 - 06:51

  Ah terrific - glad you're enjoying :-)

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  kiitos on 12/03/2026 - 23:35

  How does this (and other Australian Sauvignon Blancs) compare to NZ Sauvignon Blancs? What is it about each country that makes them taste quite different?

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    EmployeeRD ADL @ Bec Hardy Wines on 12/03/2026 - 23:41

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    @kiitos Good question. The difference mainly comes down to climate and winemaking style.

    Marlborough in New Zealand has a very cool climate with big day/night temperature swings. That tends to produce Sauvignon Blanc with very high acidity and very intense aromatics - passionfruit, gooseberry, cut grass, capsicum etc.

    In most Australian regions, including McLaren Vale, the climate is a little warmer. That usually gives a softer acidity and more tropical or stone-fruit characters, with a slightly rounder palate.

    Neither is “better”, just different expressions of the same grape. NZ tends to lean very punchy and aromatic, while many Australian examples aim for a slightly more balanced and food-friendly style.

    Hope that helps. RD :-)