Pertaringa 'Belonging to the Hills' GSM 2023

Region: McLaren Vale 

Story: The word Pertaringa means ‘belonging to the hills’ in the local Kaurna language. Bec’s father Geoff Hardy chose this name because the cellar door is located in the foothills of McLaren Vale

Winemaking: All parcels were fermented and matured separately and spent 12 months in aged French oak. 

Nose:  The nose offers elegant and attractive aromas of red berries, plums, white pepper, and black olives.

Palate: The palate is vibrant and complex with red berries and plums, followed by a long, smooth finish.

Cellaring: Drink now to 2031

 
Tasting notes: 2022

95 points - Wine Orbit, 2024
"Gorgeously composed and expressed, the richly fruited bouquet shows black Doris plum, blueberry, warm spice, toasted nut and rich floral aromas. The concentrated palate displays excellent depth and plush texture, splendidly structured by finely infused tannins, finishing impressively long and expansive."

92 points - Wine Pilot, 2024 
"The classic Rhone blend from a top vintage from McLaren Vale. Pertaringa actually means 'belonging to the hills'. Maturation was for a year in older French oak. Deep red / magenta. Raspberries, spices including a flick of pepper, dried herbs, hints of chocolate and warm earth. Fine if slightly charry tannins, medium length and intensity, a firm finish. We see the emergence of black cherries on the palate. Enjoy this now and over the next half dozen years."

93 points - Wine Showcase Magazine, 2024

90 points - James Suckling, 2024
"On the nose, aromas of purple fruits, violets, wet forest floor and some peppercorns too. Medium-bodied and lively with fine tannins, character and focus. A solid and energetic blend of Syrah, Grenache and Mouvedre."