{"product_id":"pertaringa-rifle-hunt-cabernet-sauvignon-2023","title":"Pertaringa Rifle \u0026 Hunt Cabernet Sauvignon 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: \u003c\/strong\u003eMcLaren Vale\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStory: \u003c\/strong\u003eRifle and Hunt sounds like the beginning of a tale from an early hunting expedition, but the story is really not that complicated. It's more like directions rather than a name, with the Pertaringa property being on the corner of Rifle Range and Hunt Roads in McLaren Vale!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Symonds vineyard is located on the corner of Ryan and Colville Roads, in the Whites Valley subregion of McLaren Vale. This area is very flat and is located between Willunga and Sellicks Hill so has more coastal influence than many of the other vineyards we source from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:  \u003c\/strong\u003e23 March 2023\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWinemaking: \u003c\/strong\u003eCrushed and destemmed. Open 5 tonne capacity stainless steel fermenter. 8 days on skins. French oak hogsheads, 20% new oak for 19 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe nose delivers currant, cedar and leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe palate shows rich, dense cassis fruit and lifted spice and herbal notes. Structured tannin length allows for a lovely balance of power and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring: \u003c\/strong\u003eDrink now to 2033\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"border-top mb-4 mt-4 tasting_table\" width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" class=\"border-bottom pr-5 py-2 table_left\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlc:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e14.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" class=\"border-bottom py-2 table_right\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTA:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.48\u003c\/span\u003eg\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" class=\"border-bottom pr-5 py-2 table_left\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e3.51\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" class=\"border-bottom py-2 table_right\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.03\u003c\/span\u003eg\/L \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/1109\/9865\/files\/Pertaringa_Rifle_Hunt_2022.pdf?v=1728604595\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2022\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/1109\/9865\/files\/Pertaringa_Rifle_Hunt_2021.pdf?v=1710374540\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2021\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/1109\/9865\/files\/Pertaringa_Rifle_Hunt_2019.pdf?v=1679376487\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2019\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/1109\/9865\/files\/Pertaringa_Rifle_Hunt_2018.pdf?v=1679376495\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2018\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/1109\/9865\/files\/Pertaringa_Rifle_Hunt_2017.pdf?v=1679376502\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2017\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/1109\/9865\/files\/Pertaringa_Rifle_Hunt_2016.pdf?v=1679376510\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2016\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/1109\/9865\/files\/Pertaringa_Rifle_Hunt_2015.pdf?v=1679376532\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2015\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/1109\/9865\/files\/Pertaringa_Rifle_Hunt_2014.pdf?v=1679376587\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2014\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/1109\/9865\/files\/Pertaringa_Rifle_Hunt_2013.pdf?v=1679376608\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2013\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/1109\/9865\/files\/Pertaringa_Rifle_Hunt_2012.pdf?v=1679376661\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2012\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/1109\/9865\/files\/Pertaringa_Rifle_Hunt_2010.pdf?v=1679376695\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2010\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/1109\/9865\/files\/Pertaringa_Rifle_Hunt_2009.pdf?v=1679376720\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2009\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/1109\/9865\/files\/Pertaringa_Rifle_Hunt_2007.pdf?v=1679376792\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2007\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points - Wine Pilot (Ken Gargett), \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e'The wine is well structured with serious length through to very fine tannins. Absolutely delicious, there is much to love here. It will surely provide immense pleasure for at least twenty years. It would probably pair very nicely with either partridge or quail, if there are any left.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e95 points - Real Review (Huon Hooke), 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe wine is full-bodied and concentrated, the fruit flavour well matched by firm and mouth-coating tannins. Smashing cabernet that will age superbly.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e94 points - Wine Pilot (Ken Gargett), 2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"An alluring and impressive nose with chocolate, tobacco leaves, blackberries and spices. A wine with energy and focus, there is a line of fresh acidity and decent length, while it remains well balanced at all times. The palate is where the chocolate and mocha really kick in. A fine example of what can be achieved with Cabernet in this region. A seriously good wine and one which will undoubtedly remain so for at least the next eight to twelve years.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 points - Wine Orbit (Sam Kim), 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Stylish and elegantly complex'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pertaringa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47490458550489,"sku":"PCSRH22","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/1109\/9865\/files\/Pertaringa_R_HCabSauv23_Website_63cddfb1-35ad-4e94-a540-bb61f9cd106d.png?v=1777357818","url":"https:\/\/bechardy.com.au\/products\/pertaringa-rifle-hunt-cabernet-sauvignon-2023","provider":"Bec Hardy Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}