Pertaringa Understudy Cabernet Sauvignon

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Trophy, Best Cabernet Sauvignon – McLaren Vale Wine Show 2019 4.5 stars – Winestate Magazine 2020.

ABV

14.5%

Region

Varietals

ABV

14.5%

Region

Varietals

Description

TASTING NOTES

Nose: The nose offers subtle aromas of plums and dried herbs with a hint of spice in the background.

Palate: The palate is tasty and rich with plums and spice, complemented by elegant, smooth tannins and a tight, lingering finish.

Pairing: Try with a marinated lamb and chargrilled vegetable pizza with goat cheese and rosemary.

Oak Maturation: 15% new French hogsheads for 18 months.

Cellaring: Drink now to 2028

Winemaker: Shane Harris

Story: No second fiddle, the Understudy is a stylistic contrast to our Rifle & Hunt Cabernet.

Alc: 14.5%
pH: 3.44
TA: 6.93g/L
RS: 2.1g/L

THE 2018 VINTAGE

The 2018 growing season started slowly, but warmer weather eventually helped to speed things up. Fruit set throughout the region was good and the low rainfall and warm weather from January to April resulted in great sugar development, while a cooler than average March offered ideal night temperatures for colour and flavour development.

 

AWARDS & ACCOLADES

2016 VINTAGE

93 points – Sam Kim 2017
92 points – Tony Keys 2017

2018 VINTAGE

Trophy, Best Cabernet Sauvignon – McLaren Vale Wine Show 2019
4.5 stars – Winestate Magazine 2020

 

WINERY’S AWARDS

Wines by Geoff Hardy was awarded “Australian Wine Company of the Year” by Winestate Magazine in 2012, 2014 and became a finalist in the Top 5 of 2016. (Photo: Wines by Geoff Hardy)

ABOUT WINES BY GEOFF HARDY

Introduction for Wines by Geoff Hardy. (Video: Youtube)

Pertaringa’s vineyard in McLaren Vale. (Photo: winesbygeoffhardy.com.au)

Additional information

Weight 1200 g
Brand

Bottle Volume

750ml

Vintage

2019

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