Why South Australian Sauvignon Blanc Deserves a Place in Your Glass
Featuring the Pertaringa Scarecrow Adelaide Sauvignon Blanc 2025
When Australian wine lovers reach for Sauvignon Blanc, the conversation often starts and ends with Marlborough, New Zealand. But here is the truth: South Australian Sauvignon Blanc is having a quiet revolution - and it’s time local drinkers started paying attention.
From the rolling Adelaide Hills to the historic vineyards of McLaren Vale and beyond, South Australia is producing world-class Sauvignon Blanc with a sense of place, purity, and purpose. And it is not just better for your palate - buying South Australian wine supports rural communities, heritage vineyards, and a more sustainable Australian wine future.
Heritage in a Bottle: Introducing the Pertaringa Scarecrow 2025
At Bec Hardy Wines, we’re proud to release the new Pertaringa ‘Scarecrow’ Adelaide Sauvignon Blanc 2025, a wine that’s as much about provenance as it is about flavour. In a country that’s barely scratched the surface of its white wine potential, this release is something special.
Part of the fruit for ‘Scarecrow’ 2025 comes from some of the oldest Sauvignon Blanc vines in Australia, planted in 1885 - a living testament to the endurance and innovation of South Australian viticulture. These old vines deliver remarkable depth, texture, and varietal purity - the kind you simply will not find in mass-produced bottles.
Why South Australian Sauvignon Blanc? Here’s What’s in It for You.
1. Fresh, Crisp, and Seriously Underrated
South Australia’s cooler-climate regions - particularly parts of the Adelaide Hills - are ideal for crafting vibrant, citrus-driven Sauvignon Blanc with precision and elegance. The result? Wines that balance freshness with structure, and energy with finesse.
The ‘Scarecrow’ 2025 brings lifted tropical notes, subtle herbaceous character, and a mineral backbone, a style more food-friendly and refined than its Marlborough counterparts.
2. Support Aussie Winegrowers, Not Multinationals!
When you buy South Australian Sauvignon Blanc, you're not just getting a great drop, you're backing Australian family-owned wineries, many of which are struggling to compete against the tidal wave of cheap imports.
Wines like the Pertaringa ‘Scarecrow’ help sustain multi-generational farming families, regional jobs, and the integrity of our rural communities. It’s local wine with local impact.
3. Heritage You Can Taste
Most wine lovers don’t realise that Australia is home to some of the oldest continually producing vineyards in the world. The Sauvignon Blanc vines used in the 2025 ‘Scarecrow’ were planted in the late 19th century - before the Federation, before the motorcar.
Old vines don’t just sound impressive - they yield smaller crops with greater intensity, concentration, and complexity. You can taste the history in every glass.
4. A Better Environmental Footprint
Buying local means lower transport emissions and a more sustainable carbon footprint. And at Bec Hardy Wines, we go a step further, we’re committed to sustainable viticulture, certified vegan-friendly winemaking, and minimal-intervention practices that protect the land for future generations.
When you choose South Australian Sauvignon Blanc, you are choosing wine that is better for the planet.
A Wine with a Story Worth Sharing
The 2025 Pertaringa ‘Scarecrow’ Sauvignon Blanc is more than just a great drink - it’s a bottle with purpose:
· A tribute to vineyard heritage, using fruit from vines planted in 1885
· Proudly South Australian, supporting our regions and communities
· Crafted with care, by an 80% female-led team with over 170 years of Hardy family winemaking legacy
· Available now, direct from our website or cellar door
Whether you are pairing it with seafood, goat’s cheese, or just a sunny afternoon, this wine offers something no imported label can: authenticity, impact, and identity.
Taste the Difference and Buy Australian. Buy South Australian.