ADELAIDE - Bec Hardy Pertaringa Lakeside Chardonnay 2024

📋 Product Overview

• Appellation: Adelaide Zone (South Australia)

• Producer: Pertaringa (Bec Hardy Wines)

• Category: Premium Dry White Wine

• Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay

• Vintage: 2024 (Cool-climate, pure fruit, high natural acidity vintage)

• ABV: Approx. 13.0% – 13.5% Vol.

• Classification: Wine of Australia / Adelaide Zone

🍇 Winemaking & Viticulture

• 【Adelaide Hillside Harvesting】: Hand-picked from elevated hillside vineyards across Adelaide; whole-cluster pressed gently to capture pure, unblemished juice.

• 【Temperature-Controlled Vinification】: Clarified juice fermented in stainless steel vats (majority) and neutral French oak barrels to lock in delicate citrus and stone fruit notes.

• 【Lees Contact & Minimalist Bottling】: Aged on fine lees (Sur Lie) for 6–8 months to build palate creaminess before gentle filtration and bottling.

🔍 Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Luminous pale straw-gold with clear green highlights.

• Nose: Crisp aromatics of fresh white peach, juicy nectarine, yellow lemon peel, and orange blossom, supported by toasted hazelnut, vanilla bean, and subtle chalk minerality.

• Palate: Taut, bright, and supple on entry. Vibrant natural acidity stimulates the palate instantly, counterbalanced by a silky lees-derived texture, finishing long and clean with citrus and nectarine.

🏛️ Estate Milestones & Positioning

• South Australian Icon: Established in 1980 and now led by Bec Hardy, Pertaringa is recognized globally for crafting expressive, terroir-driven South Australian wines.

• Critical Acclaim: The Pertaringa series consistently earns high scores from James Halliday (90–92 Points) and international wine shows for value and regional authenticity.

• Sommelier Favorite for Fine Dining: Highly prized in restaurants for its palate-cleansing precision, crisp acidity, and food-friendly compatibility with seafood and dim sum.

🏅 Awards & Recognition

• Halliday Wine Companion: 91–92 Points ("Vibrant white peach and nectarine intensity with pristine natural acidity and integrated subtle oak.")

• Wine Show Awards: Gold & Silver medal winner in regional Australian wine competitions.

🍽️ Food & Wine Pairing Laboratory

Driven by its vibrant natural acidity, white peach/nectarine fruit, subtle lees creaminess, and saline minerality, this 2024 Chardonnay pairs exceptionally with high-end Cantonese seafood, dim sum, and light roasted meats:

• 1. High-End Cantonese Seafood: Stir-Fried / Steamed Lobster with XO Sauce (XO醬開邊龍蝦)

  • Pairing Logic: Succulent lobster meat and savory XO sauce feature deep umami and cooking oils. The lees contact (Sur Lie) provides a silky texture and stone-fruit aromatics that wrap around the rich XO sauce, while crisp 2024 acidity cuts through oiliness cleanly.

• 2. Cantonese Dim Sum: Steamed Crystal Shrimp Dumplings (晶瑩水晶鮮蝦餃 / Har Gow) & Pork Siu Mai (蟹籽蒸燒賣)

  • Pairing Logic: Har Gow and Siu Mai feature sweet shrimp and rich pork fat. Bright citrus acidity cuts through pork fat effortlessly, while white peach and citrus notes harmonize with sweet shrimp filling.

• 3. Western Fine Dining: Pan-Seared Hokkaido Scallops in Lemon Butter / Pan-Seared Sea Bass (Sauce Beurre Blanc)

  • Pairing Logic: Seared scallops and butter sauces find direct resonance with the wine’s subtle hazelnut and lees-derived texture, while citrus acidity keeps the finish refreshed.

• 4. Cantonese Roasted Poultry: Rose-Infused Smoked Soy Sauce Chicken (古法太爺雞)

  • Pairing Logic: Tender chicken skin and rose marinade aromatics align with the rounded texture and white peach notes of the wine, while bright acidity cleanses the palate.