Hardys Nottage Hill Cabernet Shiraz 75cl

Pour this when you want a proper full-bodied red that doesn’t need a lecture to enjoy. Hardy’s Nottage Hill Cabernet Shiraz is an Australian blend built for comfort, flavour, and easy wins, think dark fruit depth from Cabernet with Shiraz bringing the juicy spice and swagger.

If you’ve ever stood in front of the red wine shelf thinking, “I just want something bold that goes with dinner,” this is your lane. It’s dry, confidently fruity, and structured enough to feel like real wine, not grape juice in a suit.

• Appearance: Deep ruby, darker toward the core.
• Nose: Blackcurrant and plum up front, with a peppery, cedar-like edge that keeps it interesting.
• Palate: Dark berries and ripe plum, dry with a firm grip of tannins (that slightly mouth-drying thing that makes reds feel “serious”).
• Body: Medium to full-bodied, the kind that holds up to real food.
• Finish: Dark fruit fades into gentle spice, lingering just long enough to make you go back for another sip.

Food pairing:Bring this to roast lamb with rosemary, pepper-crusted steak, or a cheeseburger with caramelized onions (yes, really).

Cabernet Shiraz is a smart blend for people who want flavour without overthinking it. Cabernet brings that classic blackcurrant backbone and structure, while Shiraz rounds it out with plush fruit and spice, so it feels generous from the first pour.

Best way to drink it? A regular wine glass, a regular Tuesday, and something savoury on the table. If you’re doing a BBQ, this is the “red that won’t disappear” next to smoky flavours and sticky sauces.

If your comfort zone is Shiraz, this is a great next step when you want a bit more structure and that Cabernet edge. If you’re usually a Cabernet drinker, the Shiraz in the blend makes it feel more relaxed and instantly drinkable.

Fun Fact: Hardy’s is one of the most famous names in Australian wine, and the Nottage Hill range is named after Thomas Hardy’s original vineyard site.