This wine is produced by the legendary Australian winery, Wines by Geoff Hardy. The winery’s vigneron & managing director, Shane Harris, has spent years working in the wine production industry. The winery takes advantages of rich soils, comfortable climate as well as the most innovative and effective production techniques to make its great white and red wines.
Winemaker’s Notes
The winemaker says that it was difficult to produce wines in 2014. The reality is 2014 vintage is known for heat and rain. The period from August to January was very dry and then the weather was rainy. It’s worth noting that both heat and rain had a significant impact on the wine production process. So, grapes were harvested a little bit later. However, nothing could stop the winery on its way to success. As a result, Wines by Geoff Hardy produced the fabulous wine – Pertaringa Over The Top Shiraz 2014.
Wines by Geoff Hardy has shared the information about Pertaringa Over The Top Shiraz 2014 wine on the winery’s website. The winemaker points out that the wine is very pleasant on the nose. Once you open the bottle of the wine you’ll feel pleasant aromas of apricots and plums instantly. Pertaringa Over The Top Shiraz 2014 also has pretty floral notes as well as hints of cloves. The wine has a dense and concentrated palate. While drinking the wine you will feel flavours of strawberries and plums. The winemaker recommends to pair the wine with the steak stuffed with oysters and wrapped in bacon.
Pertaringa Over the Top Shiraz 2014 Wine’s Reviews and Ratings
– Pertaringa Over The Top Shiraz 2014 wine has already been reviewed by Wine Box Warehouse. According to the review, the 2014 vintage is special. Pertaringa Over The Top Shiraz 2014 makes a difference as the wine with an intense palate, ripe nose and rich tannis. The wine has aromas of black cherry, dark plum, red fruit and wild strawberry. Without a doubt, the wine will age well and become more delicious within the next decades.
– The wine has also received a score of 95 from James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion.
Awards
It’s important to know that Pertaringa Over The Top Shiraz 2014 wine has gained a huge popularity in the wine world. Among the wine’s awards are: Gold medal at China Wine & Spirits Awards Best Value 2016 as well as Gold medal at Wine Showcase Magazine 2016. It’s also important to note that Pertaringa Over The Top Shiraz 2014 wine has been included in the list of 100 Best Australian Wines 2016/17 by Matthew Jukes, UK Wine Writer.
