2004 Pertaringa Under Cover Shiraz

This wine picked up a trophy at the recent UK Decanter Magazine World Wine Awards for best Rhone style under £10.

Very deep, almost opaque black crimson colour with black crimson hue.  Aroma of liquorice, vanilla and ripe plum followed by a spice end note.  The nose is a classic McLaren Vale sniff!  The palate is generous with typical ‘joosy’ flavours expected from a top McLaren Vale red – flavours of vanilla, liquorice allsorts, black pepper and spice are evident – totally mouthfilling.  Velvet smooth tannins.  Very long black pepper, liquorice aftertaste.
Cellar 4-5 years (2010-2011)
Alc/Vol: 15%

First tasted, September 2005:
Totally opaque black purple colour with purple hue. Powerful, lifted nose of spice, blackberry, liquorice and violets followed by a black pepper end note. Mouthfilling palate, flavours of liquorice, blackberry, vanilla and dark chocolate are evident – explosive. A classic big ‘joosy’ McLaren Vale red. Soft tannins. The background is very spicy. Long aftertaste of liquorice, black pepper, plum and blackberry.
Cellar 2-3 years (2007-2008)
Rating: 94

Other Reviews...
Spotlessly clean, but sombre black fruit and dark chocolate aromas; a round, supple and generous palate; good tannin and acid balance.
Rating 93
Drink 2014
"James Halliday - 2007 Australian Wine Companion"