Pertaringa Bec Hardy Wines Understudy Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 (6 Bottles) McLaren Vale

by Passion for Wine

$142.00 GST Included

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

Vintage: The 2019 growing season started with mild weather and below average rainfall. Some late spring rain provided a bit of relief from the dry conditions. A heatwave in January was luckily too early in the ripening cycle to cause any damage to the fruit. This was followed by a very mild and dry finish to the vintage, allowing good hang time and flavour development to the smaller than average crop.

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.

Food Pairings: 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 2029. (VF)

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About Pertaringa

Established in 2015, Bec Hardy Wines is a family-owned wine business based in McLaren Vale, South Australia. Bec is a 6th generation member of and the first female vigneron from one of Australia’s oldest wine families, the Hardys.

The Hardy name has been synonymous with South Australian wine since the 1850s and Bec Hardy continues that tradition, building on the experience and reputation of her predecessors with a modern twist on 170 years of winemaking heritage. Bec’s family has been tending vineyards in the premium maritime region of McLaren Vale since the her great-great-great grandfather, Thomas Hardy, arrived from the UK in 1850. Thomas was the region’s first settler and is widely regarded as the father of the South Australian wine industry.

Just like her father Geoff left the family company in 1980, Bec is now making her own way in the Australian wine world with Bec Hardy Wines. In 2020, Bec acquired the 40-year old Pertaringa brand from her father Geoff and brought it under her Bec Hardy Wines portfolio.

Despite the challenges of 2020, the Bec Hardy Wines team was very excited to be recognised by Austrade for excellence in exporting at the Australian Export & Investment Awards.

In 2021, Bec was also recognised as one of South Australia’s finest young business people at the annual ‘40 under 40’ Business Awards.

Passion for Wine

In 2010 David Sayce established Passion for Wine, a dynamic Sydney-based management and consulting service for Australian boutique wineries. David’s vision was to bring together premium Australian wine producers and a focussed client base to develop strong brands that offer quality and excellent value to the consumer.

With 25 year’s knowledge and industry experience and an extensive network of trade customers, David provides excellent sales opportunities through various channels in the domestic market.

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