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2008 Pertaringa Over The Top Shiraz

McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen
Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2011-2017)
ABV: 15%
Closure: Cork

Pertaringa is a partnership between Geoff Hardy and Ian Leask - two of Australia’s top viticulturists, (Geoff is one of the 5th generation Hardy brothers.) Over the Top is meant to be just that, it is made from the highest quality fruit from 50 year old vines. Matured in the best French oak barriques for 22 months, the objective is to deliver the finest expression of McLaren Vale Shiraz combining both opulence of flavour and masculinity of structure.

An outstanding McLaren Vale Shiraz.

Superb opaque inky black crimson colour with very deep black dark crimson red hue. Ripe blackberry and liquorice top notes leap out of the glass and are followed by some aromas of dark plum, light toast and spice notes. The palate follows on from the nose delivering an explosive mouthful of opulent ripe fruit and a rich texture with expansive flavours of liquorice, blackberry, confectionary and dark plum followed by some spice with a light toast overlay. Magnificent length and persistence are accompanied by a velvet smooth tannin structure. Very long blackberry, liquorice, spice and confectionary aftertaste.
Drink over the next 5-6 years (2011-2017).
Alc 15.0%