Pertaringa Over The Top Shiraz 2010
Rich, dense and heavy. Would suggest there's some very good quality fruit in this beast, able to soak up the oak and show little sign of its muscular 15% alcohol.That only tells half the story, there's plum and softer red berry notes on offer here too - good perfume on show, secondary to the dense layered oak and black fruits.
Palate shows fine, drying tannin. Black pepper, hints of mint and black licorice. Viscous and textural, a depth that had me on more than one occasion thinking of Mataro. Licorice forms a core component to the wine's conclusion, providing the predominant line and length, the finish tailing away subtly. 93 - Very Good
Tasted on: Saturday 29th June, a Flower Day
Source: Sample
Price: $40
Alcohol: 15%
Closure: Cork
Website: http://www.pertaringa.com.au
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