Produced by the renowned Bec Hardy Wines, Pertaringa Over The Top Shiraz always delivers a top-line example of McLaren Vale Shiraz. The name refer's to the winemaking team's intent to go "over the top" in every aspect of production, to deliver the finest expression of old-vine McLaren Vale Shiraz.
The 2023 Pertaringa Over The Top Shiraz nails the brief perfectly, opening with powerful aromas of dark chocolate, coffee, dark cherry and plums. The palate is plush and concentrated, layering chocolate, liquorice and mocha notes with quality oak and velvety tannins. Sealed under cork, this is a generous, moreish McLaren Vale Shiraz that will continue to superbly over the coming decade.
"The name refers to the team’s approach to this wine - to go 'over the top' in every way when making it. The fruit hails from two vineyards in the region, planted in 1970 and 1960 respectively. The soil in one dates back an impressive 11,700 years. The other even further, a whopping 650 million years. The two parcels were made discretely, then spending fifteen months maturing in a combination of new and older French oak puncheons. Near black in colour, this is an appealing savoury style with hints of leather, cloves, miso, chocolate and raisins. The palate sees much more focus on the chocolate, cassis, coffee beans and mocha aspects that the region delivers, a flick of oak tying everything together. Focused, lingering and linear, the wine will offer pleasure for the best part of the next decade. 93 Points. $45. Drink: 2024 - 2034"- Ken Gargett, Wine Pilot.
