2013 Pertaringa Undercover Shiraz

The name Pertaringa means 'belonging to the hills' and originates from the local Kaurna indigenous language. Established in 1980 by leading South Australian viticulturalists Geoff Hardy and Ian Leask, the Pertaringa vineyards located in the foothills behind McLaren Vale have consistently produced rich, full flavoured value for money reds.

The soils are enriched from the hills above and the cooler climate further tempered by the sea breezes off St Vincent’s Gulf, sets the scene for the production of high quality wine grapes. Recently, Geoff Hardy acquired the remaining share of the Pertaringa wine business from the Leask family.

Carrying on a 160-year old family tradition in winemaking, Geoff Hardy has been pushing the boundaries of Australian viticulture for more than 30 years and he has always been at the cutting edge of trialling new grape varieties.

A Rich, firmly structured Undercover that will evolve beautifully in the cellar and prove to be an absolute steal in years to come.

Totally opaque black purple colour with a deep dark purple black hue. The nose offers up ripe blackberry and liquorice scents followed by some vanillin cedar and confectionary with light pepper end notes. Full bodied with a fleshy opulent mouthfeel the palate boasts rich sumptuous flavours of ripe blackberries and liquorice that engulf the entire palate followed by some dark plum and vanillin cedar with a peppery conclusion. Very fine grained yet firmly built tannins provide an excellent framework and impart some chewiness on the finish. Superb concentration and depth with a long aftertaste of ripe blackberries, liquorice, vanillin cedar and pepper.
Cellar 5-6 years.
Alc 14.5%