Pertaringa Undercover Shiraz 2022
Location: McLaren Vale
Story: The Undercover Shiraz is named in recognition of McLaren Vale's history of supplying other regions with our finest red grapes. Known as the mid-palate of Australia, McLaren Vale fruit is well regarded for its ability to improve the quality and richness of wines from other regions.
Vineyard: This Shiraz is a blend of three different McLaren Vale vineyards. The Lower Tintara vineyard was originally planted by Thomas Hardy in the 1880s and is located on Kays Road in the Blewitt Springs sub-region of McLaren Vale - this block of Shiraz was planted 20 years ago. The Kyalla vineyard is located just outside McLaren Flat and three blocks from this vineyard go into the blend, one block planted in 1941 and the other two blocks in 1993. The Klaveniek vineyard Shiraz vines are 20 years old and is located on McMurtrie Road.
Soils: The Lower Tintara vineyard is on sandy loam soils called Maslin Sands, which are between 34 and 56 million years old. Kyalla Vineyard is on alluvial soils from the Holocene. The Klaveniek vineyard is on Biscay soils from the Kurrajong formation (10,000 to 2.6 million years old).
Harvest Date: 19 March (Lower Tintara), 17 March (Kyalla), 15 March (Klaveniek)
Winemaking: Small batch open fermenters before maturation in new and seasoned French oak for 15 months.
Nose: The nose offers complex aromas of plums, dark fruits, dried herbs, and hints of mint.
Palate: The palate is bright and textural with dark berries, plums and subtle spices, complemented by an elegant and lengthy finish.
Cellaring: Drink now to 2029
| Alc: 14.5% | TA: 6.70g/L |
| pH: 3.55 | RS: 0.7g/L |
Tasting notes: 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010
95 points - Wine Pilot, 2023
"An absolutely cracking McLaren Vale Shiraz from a top vintage, what more could you want? Small batch ferment, eight days on skins, and then maturation for 18 months in French oak. The colour is a vibrant and yet near opaque magenta with ripe flavours just oozing through here. Chocolate, mocha and coffee bean notes, this is rich and full with big, bold flavours. Expect this to provide great pleasure over the next decade and more. If this rich style is your thing, you’ll love this."
94 points - Wine Orbit, 2023
"It's richly expressed on the nose, showing blackberry, dark plum, warm spice and cedar characters on the nose, leading to a weighty palate that's filled with succulent fruit flavours and spicy nuances. Splendidly framed by silky tannins, finishing supple and lingering. At its best: now to 2025."
93 points - Wine Showcase new release tasting, 2023
90 points - James Suckling, 2023
"A rich and exuberant Shiraz with violets, crushed stones and cracked pepper. Full-bodied, fleshy and concentrated, this has satiny tannins and a lavish, abundantly fruity finish."
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