Pertaringa Belonging to the Hills McLaren Vale Shiraz 2023

Pertaringa actually means ‘belonging to the hills’ in the local dialect. An opaque maroon colour, the nose gives us notes of chocolate, warm earth, black cherries, axle grease, black fruits, licorice and smoked meats. There is deftly handled oak and a supple texture. The wine has good length and there are hints of bitter almond which flicker on the finish. This is focused and full of flavour and will provide excellent drinking over the next eight to ten years.