{"product_id":"pertaringa-stage-left-merlot-2024-6pk","title":"Pertaringa Stage Left Merlot 2024 | 6 Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e McLaren Vale\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStory:\u003c\/strong\u003e This wine is called Stage Left Merlot as the variety has never been centre stage in the vineyard theatre of McLaren Vale. We think that it should be enjoyed for its unique interpretation of this beloved Bordeaux variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sourced from a single block on the Martin's vineyard on Bayliss Road in the Tatachilla region of McLaren Vale. These Merlot vines are the clone D3V14 from University California Davis and were planted in 1990 on an east facing slope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoils:\u003c\/strong\u003e These soils are sandy loam over lime from the Ochre cove formation which is from the Pleistocine period (2.6 million years ago).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Date: \u003c\/strong\u003e13 March 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking: \u003c\/strong\u003eSingle vineyard wine. Grapes are harvested and crushed directly to a static stainless steel fermenter. 8 days on skins for maximum colour and flavour extraction.  Wine was pressed off skins directly to seasoned French oak for maturation. 10 months in barrel prior to blending and bottling. No fining and minimal filtration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose: \u003c\/strong\u003eBright lifted nose of plum and cherry with herbal notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe palate is medium to full bodied with rich dark red fruits balanced by attractive spice.  Soft tannins add to complexity and round out the balanced palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drink now to 2030\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" class=\"border-top mb-4 mt-4 tasting_table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-bottom pr-5 py-2 table_left\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlc:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e14.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-bottom py-2 table_right\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTA:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.23g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-bottom pr-5 py-2 table_left\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e3.50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-bottom py-2 table_right\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e0.4g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/1109\/9865\/files\/Pertaringa_StageLeft_2023.pdf?v=1753229237\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2023\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/1109\/9865\/files\/Pertaringa_StageLeft_2022.pdf?v=1691377808\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2022\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/1109\/9865\/files\/Pertaringa_StageLeft_2021.pdf?v=1691377795\"\u003e2021\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/1109\/9865\/files\/Pertaringa_StageLeft_2019.pdf?v=1679370502\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2019\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e|\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/1109\/9865\/files\/Pertaringa_StageLeft_2018.pdf?v=1679370519\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2018\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e|\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/1109\/9865\/files\/Pertaringa_StageLeft_2016.pdf?v=1679370540\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2016\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e|\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/1109\/9865\/files\/Pertaringa_StageLeft_2015.pdf?v=1679370573\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2015\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e|\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/1109\/9865\/files\/Pertaringa_StageLeft_2014.pdf?v=1679370651\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2014\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e|\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/1109\/9865\/files\/Pertaringa_StageLeft_2013.pdf?v=1679370684\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2013\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e|\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/1109\/9865\/files\/Pertaringa_StageLeft_2012.pdf?v=1679370716\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2012\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e|\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/1109\/9865\/files\/Pertaringa_StageLeft_2011.pdf?v=1679370774\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2011\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e|\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/1109\/9865\/files\/Pertaringa_StageLeft_2010.pdf?v=1679370806\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2010\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e|\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/1109\/9865\/files\/Pertaringa_StageLeft_2009.pdf?v=1679370847\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2009\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e|\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/1109\/9865\/files\/Pertaringa_StageLeft_2007.pdf?v=1679370884\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2007\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Vino Masters (Russ Gallagher)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e92 Points - Wine Pilot (Ken Gargett) March 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hidden Products","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48799392628953,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/1109\/9865\/files\/Pertaringa_StageLeftMerlotNV_Website_48ae6d32-5b1b-4818-82d3-232abaaaa218.png?v=1779852808","url":"https:\/\/bechardy.com.au\/products\/pertaringa-stage-left-merlot-2024-6pk","provider":"Bec Hardy Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}