Pertaringa Undercover Shiraz has long held a reputation as one of Australia's most consistently brilliant red wines. Undercover Shiraz is named in recognition of McLaren Vale's history of supplying other regions with its finest red grapes - something that was done to improve the quality and richness of their wines.
The 2019 Pertaringa Undercover Shiraz is another fine example of McLaren Vale Shiraz; the palate is concentrated with plenty of black cherry and plum flavours that are supported by a velvety soft mouthfeel; the powdery, subtle tannins deliver further complexity. Another superb Shiraz that will only enhance the reputation of this much loved wine.
"The Pertaringa range - now part of Bec Hardy Wines - has tended to fly a little under the radar but that won't be the case for much longer with wines of this value on offer from the McLaren Vale operation. As the temperatures start to drop, a few bottles of medium-bodied, soft dry red are essential in every cellar. This is a versatile drink; soft, smooth and pleasingly complex with plum and berry flavours to the fore, a hint of spice and a dash of sass. French and American oak adds to a very pleasing overall package for $25"- Winsor Dobbin, winsorschoice.blogspot.com.
