# 19 Crimes Hard Chard

- **Producer:** 19 Crimes
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay
- **Region:** South Eastern Australia, Australia
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.8%
- **Average price:** €15
- **Vegan:** No
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Serving temperature:** 4–8 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** cooked fruit, ripe fruit, cloves, cream, coconut, vanilla, butter

## About this wine

19 Crimes Hard Chard is a white wine from South Eastern Australia, produced by 19 Crimes, a brand under Treasury Wine Estates. The brand's identity is deeply intertwined with the historical practice of transporting convicts to Australia, with each wine label featuring the story of a real individual. The 'Hard Chard' specifically highlights the role and resilience of women who were part of this historical migration. The wine is known for its distinctive use of augmented reality on its labels, allowing consumers to engage with the stories of the past. This non-vintage wine aims to deliver a consistent and recognizable style.

## Interesting facts

- Labels feature real convicts and come alive with AR.
- Named after the historical punishment of transportation to Australia.
- Honors the contributions of women convicts.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and richness can stand up to richer dishes, while its potential for bright acidity can cut through creamy sauces and complement fatty proteins like salmon and pork. The buttery notes often found in Chardonnay can echo creamy textures in food.

## Wine making process

19 Crimes Hard Chard is produced using 100% Chardonnay grapes from South Eastern Australia. A significant aspect of its production involves fermentation and aging in 100% American oak barrels. This technique is employed to develop the wine's characteristic body and to impart toasty notes. As a non-vintage wine, it is crafted as a blend to ensure a consistent style across different releases. The brand also incorporates innovative elements, notably the use of augmented reality on its labels to enhance the consumer's engagement with the wine's narrative.