{"product_id":"hardys-vr-merlot-red-wine-75cl-2026206002","title":"Hardys VR Merlot Red Wine 75cl","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed Wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSouth Eastern Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppearance: Light crimson with red hues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePalate: A soft medium-bodied red wine showing generous plum fruit flavours, clove, nutmeg spice and vanilla oak. This wine has a fine tannin structure which supports the fruit and finishes with lingering plum and cherry flavours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood pairing: A fantastic pairing for Merlot wine is steak, roast beef, roast lamb, grilled vegetables, mushroom dishes, vegetable stews or sausages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eHardys VR Merlot Red Wine is a soft Australian red wine with flavours of intense plum and dark cherries, with toasty oak on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSouth Eastern Australia has a climate well-suited for growing grapes, with warm summer days and plenty of sunshine allowing full fruit flavours and sugar to develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHardys wine offers a great selection of quality wines that cater to a wide range of palates, from robust red wines to crisp white wines, each meticulously crafted to reflect the rich winemaking heritage and innovative spirit of one of Australia's most esteemed wineries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHardys is one of Australia's oldest wineries, founded in 1853. Despite South Australia being a far removed place, Thomas Hardy was certain he could make 'wine that will be prized in the markets of the world'. Thomas Hardy helped forge the Australian wine industry and was a true pioneer, entrepreneur and visionary. Today our winemakers continue to uphold the Hardys pioneering and visionary spirit, crafting quality wines for people to enjoy across the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutrition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eper 100ml\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eper 125ml glass\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e311kJ\/75kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e389kJ\/94kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"3\"\u003eBottle contains 6 glasses\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergy Advice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContains Sulphites, Egg, Milk\u003cp\u003eBottled for: Vinarchy UK Limited, 1 Castle Park, Bristol, BS2 0JA, UK. By: W1745, UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreat with spaghetti bolognese.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCountry of origin: Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol by volume: 11%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcoholic content: 8.3 units\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAgent: Accolade Wines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrape variety: Merlot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProducer: Accolade Wines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinemaker: Viki Wade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWine colour: Red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType of closure: Screwcap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage instructions: This wine is ideal for drinking now but can be kept for up to 1 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistory: Hardys VR stands for uncomplicated wines displaying true varietal character that are perfect for everyday enjoyment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegional information: South Eastern Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVinification: The Hardys VR Merlot was crafted from select parcels from South Eastern Australia. With currants, plums and cherries on the palate, this wine is bright and lively, complemented by lingering fruit and toasty oak to finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sainsburys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48322913468654,"sku":"STO-ITEM-2026-206002","price":12.67,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/0125\/9183\/files\/2365x2365_d02a04dc-06d5-4e76-84a8-29e60486ac96.jpg?v=1784133391","url":"https:\/\/mcgrocer.com\/products\/hardys-vr-merlot-red-wine-75cl-2026206002","provider":"McGrocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}