19 Crimes Hard Chardonnay

The Bold, Defiant Revolution of Creamy Oak White Wine

Uncork a rich narrative of defiance and survival with 19 Crimes Hard Chardonnay. The brand draws its compelling identity from the true history of 18th-century British convicts who committed one of "19 Crimes"—offenses that resulted in the sentence of "transportation" to Australia. Rather than facing a executioner, these rule-breakers were exiled to carve out a new existence in a rugged colony, forging a raw pioneer culture out of sheer resilience.

While traditional old-world Chardonnays often target a lean, highly mineral, or understated citrus framework, 19 Crimes tears up the rulebook. Sourced from the sun-drenched vineyard tracts of South Eastern Australia, this "Hard Chard" expression is intentionally engineered for wine drinkers who demand a powerfully structured, rich, and unapologetically creamy white wine that stands tall against bold foods and casual late-night conversations.

The core structural appeal of 19 Crimes Hard Chardonnay relies on maximizing opulent ripeness and aggressive oak aging. The grapes soak up the intense, steady heat of the Australian growing season, developing concentrated fruit sugars and lower natural acidities.

Following fermentation, the wine undergoes an intense maturation program that places a heavy emphasis on bold oak barrel interaction and full malolactic fermentation (converting crisp, apple-like malic acid into smooth, milky lactic acid). This deliberate winemaking blueprint shapes a thick, mouth-coating viscosity and rich buttery sugars that completely wrap around the vibrant tropical core, yielding a rich, near-chewy white wine free of sharp or biting edges.

Taste Profile & Rich Gastronomy

• The Profile: A gorgeous, brilliant deep golden-straw and brilliant liquid-topaz color in the glass with slow, heavy legs. It commands a heavy, full-bodied presence on the palate, presenting a velvety, mouth-coating oiliness and a smooth, rounded finish.

• Flavor Highlights: An inviting, perfume-forward nose explodes with aromas of rich butterscotch, toasted oak wood, and sweet vanilla bean, beautifully balanced by background notes of ripe yellow peach, baked apples, honey, and warm baking spices. The palate follows like liquid velvet, flooding the mouth with layers of sweet pineapple, caramel, and a rich, buttery pie-crust finish.

• The Finish: Moderate to long, exceptionally smooth, and satisfyingly rich, resolving with a lip-smacking trail of toasted oak sugars, warm vanilla cream, and zero harsh alcohol burn.

• Interactive Augmented Reality Experience: Beyond the liquid, the bottle features an innovative Living Wine Labels technology. Download the mobile app and scan the historical mugshot on the label—featuring Jane Castings, who was transported for receiving stolen goods—to witness the convict come to life, dynamically narrating their true history and the harrowing sentence that sent them across the seas.

• Gastronomic Pairings: Thanks to its full-bodied scale and buttery oak profile, Hard Chardonnay functions as a powerhouse at the dinner table. It pairs magnificently alongside rich seafood dishes like buttery lobster tails, garlic shrimp scampi, and pan-seared salmon fillets. It is equally spectacular when matched with heavy comfort foods like fettuccine Alfredo, slow-simmered corn chowder, roasted pork loin, or a laid-back charcuterie board packed with extra-sharp white cheddar, creamy Brie, and roasted macadamia nuts.

Product Specifications

• Size: 750ml Bottle (Classic Sloped-Shoulder Burgundy Glass Framework)

• Origin: South Eastern Australia

• Winemaker Portfolio: Treasury Wine Estates (19 Crimes Series)

• Wine Type: Dry-Style, Full-Bodied, Creamy and Oaked White Wine

• Varietal Composition: 100% Chardonnay ("Hard Chard" Selection)

• Aging Matrix: Subjected to an intensive oak maturation and full malolactic conversion

• Alcohol by Volume (ABV): ~13.5% (Varies subtly by vintage)

Rich butterscotch and sweet tropical fruits wrapped in a powerful oak frame. By pairing a sun-drenched Australian grape canvas with a bold, creamy malolactic profile and a historic presentation, 19 Crimes Hard Chardonnay over-delivers a deeply satisfying tasting experience—serving as the ultimate centerpiece for modern dinner parties, an exceptional housewarming gift, or a highly reliable choice for lovers of big, buttery white wines.