HARDYS

Hardys was founded by English immigrant Thomas Hardy in 1853. Arriving in Australia in 1850 from Devon, England, aboard the ship "British Empire" with his cousin Johanna, Thomas Hardy was regarded as a young man of intelligence and vision beyond his years. Hardy's vision was to create wines that would be prized in all markets of the world. True to his vision he was awarded gold medals and commendations at international wine shows including Bordeaux in 1883 and Paris in 1889. Today, after 27 vintages abroad and in Australia, Bill Hardy, the great great grandson of Thomas, was appointed Hardy Brand Ambassador and Corporate Oenologist in 1995. He now travels around Australia and the world promoting his family's proud history as well as the stories and the wines of Hardys.

The great Thomas Hardy legacy lives on today through six generations of Hardy family involvement, overseeing expansion into new Australian viticulture regions, winemaking advances and global distribution. Somewhere behind each of Hardys wines lingers the spirit of Thomas Hardy.

Paul Lapsley

Paul Lapsley is our 18th Chief Winemaker and, like all his predecessors, his mission is to fulfil Thomas Hardy's vision of creating "wines that would be prized in all markets around the world".

His dedication and passion for winemaking ensures that all of our wines continue to push the boundaries of viticulture whilst maintaining the high quality of wines for which Hardys is famous. Paul's incredible palate brings a distinct quality and character to all his wines.