Description
In 1980, Geoff and fellow viticulturist Ian Leask purchased the promising Pertaringa vineyard in McLaren Vale. A few years later, Geoff found the perfect location for producing cool climate grapes in the Adelaide Hills. He planted the vineyard in 1987 and named it K1 since this unique site was the first commercial planting of vines in the Kuitpo region in the southern Adelaide Hills. Since then Geoff has been involved in the planting of more than 3,000 hectares of vines and has consulted to more than 200 different vineyards in Australia, France and Italy. In 2004, Geoff launched the Hand Crafted by Geoff Hardy and GMH ranges of wine, and then acquired the remaining share of Pertaringa in 2011. Together with K1 by Geoff Hardy, these brands now make up Wines by Geoff Hardy and continue the 160-year old family tradition of pushing the boundaries of Australian viticulture.
Pertaringa Over the Top Shiraz 2013
Wine Box Tasting Note
After seeing the 2012 fly out the door its a relief to have this excellent wine available again. The nose is ripe with red fruit, wild strawberry and dark plum aromas. More savoury tones of liquorice and black pepper perfectly balances the fruity intensity. The palate is intense with black cherry, pepper and cigar box aromas. 20 months in fine-grained French oak adds structure and powdery rich tannins that will see this wine age well into the next decade.
Anz Wines Tasting Note
The signs came very early that Pertaringa was growing an exceptional quality of Shiraz, trading much of their early vintages to Hardy Wines. Over The Top is a reference to the Pertaringa pursuit of excellence, delivering a taste of McLaren Vale to the enthusiast in demand of superior Shiraz. Pertaringa outperforms many national flagship wines at international competitions, a favourite of Qantas Business Class, the Shiraz of choice to serve alongside trois couleurs pepper steak or seared Wagyu.
Aussie Wines Tasting Note
Shiraz by Pertaringa of McLaren Vale. The palate is complex with layers of red and black currants, dark cherries, plum and peppered game characters. The signs came very early that Pertaringa was growing an exceptional quality of Shiraz, trading much of their early vintages to Hardy Wines. A well rounded and balanced McLlaren Vale Shiraz, supported by a length of ripe tannins and aromatic French oak.
Wine Seek Tasting Note
McLaren Vale, South Australia. The Over the Top is Pertaringa’s very best Shiraz. Acknowledging the very best site, climate, vines and production techniques with our finest red grape, this Pertaringa Shiraz is named Over the Top to proudly declare our aim to make the finest wine we possibly can…
