Pertaringa Belonging to the Hills Shiraz 2023

Let’s clear up the title: the brand name Pertaringa, inherited by Bec Hardy from her father Geoff, is a Kaurna language word referring to the McLaren Vale foothills where the cellar door is set. Now to the Shiraz, which defies most usual expectations of the variety as a big, robust red. Instead, this may just be the softest touched variation of the variety you could imagine, generously fruit focused with black berries and dark plums, perfectly ripe with a sensitive weave of French oak spice, integrated and supportive. The palate flows gently, exuding a neat seasoning of black pepper, finishing with a cushion of tannins as tender as the wine has been from the beginning. A comfort from start to finish. 

Tony Love

Journalist at Winepilot

Tony is best known for his 10 years as News Corp’s National Wine Writer, with weekly columns in major metropolitan mastheads throughout Australia including The Adelaide Advertiser, The Sydney Daily Telegraph and the Melbourne Herald Sun. He continues to write feature articles and columns for all the major Australian wine media publications. Tony has also worked as a restaurant reviewer, section editor, book editor, digital content provider, journalism teacher and was named Wine Communicators of Australia 2018 Legend of the Vine (SA). Find out more about Tony at tonylove.com.au

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