Pertaringa Over The Top Shiraz 2016

Story: Acknowledging the very best site, climate, vines and production techniques, this Shiraz is named Over the Top to proudly declare our aim to make the finest wine we possibly can.

Vintage: The 2016 vintage was in general very mild with low rainfall. The lack of rain looked like it would result in a quick harvest, but a big downpour in early February made sure the vintage was more evenly spread out. The yields were up on the couple of previous years and the quality is looking great.

Nose: The nose offers complex aromas of apricots, plums, pretty floral notes and hints of cloves.

Palate: The palate is dense and concentrated with wild strawberries and plums, complemented by velvety tannins. 

Pairing: Go retro and bring out the carpet bag steak! For you younger ones, that’s a scotch fillet steak stuffed with oysters and wrapped in bacon.

Cellaring: Drink now to 2028

Winemaker: Shane Harris

2016 OVER THE TOP SHIRAZ'S AWARDS:

95 points - James Halliday Wine Companion 2018
96 points - Tony Keys 2017
5 stars - Winestate Magazine 2017
Gold Medal - China Wine & Spirits Awards Best Value 2017
95 points - Sam Kim 2017
94 points / Gold Medal - Wine Showcase Magazine 2017

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

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