Pertaringa 'Belonging to the Hills' Reserve Shiraz 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: Small batch open fermenters, 18 months in new and aged French oak.
Nose: The nose offers complex and concentrated aromas of plums, and other dark fruits including mulberries dried herbs and hints of mint.
Palate: The palate is dark and dense with black fruit, liquorice, tobacco notes and black ink. The seamless oak integration and beautiful palate weight is complemented by excellent length and plush tannins.
Cellaring: Drink now to 2038
| Alc: 14.5% | TA: 6.77g/L |
| pH: 3.45 | RS: 1.5g/L |
Tasting notes: 2021
95 points - Vino Masters, Aug 2026
"Deep opaque crimson with formidable colour density. The nose is intense and layered, revealing blackberry compote, dark plum, liquorice and fine oak spice. Hints of dark chocolate and graphite Full-bodied and commanding, delivering concentrated black fruit framed by firm, structural tannins and bright acidity. The palate shows impressive weight and persistence, with cocoa, spice and savoury elements driving through a long, structured and age-worthy finish. A premium Reserve Shiraz with power."
94 points - Wine Pilot, March 2026