NEWS & EVENTS

Family Business of the Year

We’re feeling pretty chuffed here at Oliver’s, after winning Family Business of the Year at the South Australian Premier’s Business & Export Awards on Friday night! The competition was pretty stiff, with plenty of other amazing, family owned South Australian businesses up for the prize, so it was very exciting to be chosen as the […]

Gran’s Golden Syrup Dumplings

We don’t know about you, but Spring is making us feel all renewed, and ready to get out in the garden this month! What better way to enjoy some time outside than with something sweet and a refreshing glass of Moscato… Gran Oliver knew just how to bring a smile to people’s faces with her […]

Porchetta Perfection

In the Fleurieu region, Chef Todd Steele is widely recognised as spit master extraordinaire – a man who knows his way around a cut of meat, and a rotisserie spit. And if you have been to one of our famous Porchetta Parties, you will no doubt agree. So as a special treat for all of […]

Buying Wine Guide

If you have ever had trouble choosing a wine, then look no further than this simple Buying Wine Guide. We wanted to give you a hand choosing the exact right wine for every occasion, by preparing the easy to follow chart below. We’ve mapped out a great wine choice for Dinner Parties, Family Gatherings, Birthdays […]

Duck Ragu with Fettucine

After five years of waiting, we were so excited to release the new vintage of the Vine-Dried Cabernet earlier this year. Not a shy wine, we knew we needed something deliciously rich to accompany such intensity. So below you will find a recipe that does that and more… Slow cooked duck leg in a rich […]

Thank you OTT!

With the first of our Member Days tomorrow, we want to take a moment to say thank you to all of our OTT Wine Club Members. For the next 10 days, we will be packing in a lot of treats and offers for all of our members to make sure you get the most out […]

Brioni’s Blend goes for Gold

We were very excited to see our 2022 Brioni’s Blend receive a gold medal at the National Wine Show in Canberra. Only the highest-awarded wines at qualifying Australian wine shows make it to the judging table, so National Wine Show winners represent the best of the best Australian wines. In 2021, an even more rigorous […]

OTT Club Weekends

It felt so good to share the love with our OTT Club last year, that we couldn’t wait to host everyone again in 2023. So, we are very excited to bring back the OTT Club Weekends this August. Over two weekends: 12-13 & 19-20, we will close our Cellar Door to reserve our space exclusively […]

Gran’s Date Pudding

Pudding definitely isn’t just for Christmas, especially for us southern hemispherers, winter is the spiritual home of this rich, comforting treat! Gran Marjorie was a master of the classics, and this simple pudding recipe was one all the kids looked forward to, especially if there was some of her homemade custard on offer. Corrina especially […]

Vine Dried Cabernet is released

We finally heard all your calls for more or our rare beast, the Vine Dried Cabernet, only made in 2006, 2013, 2017 and now 2021. Inspired by the ‘Amarone’ method that has been used for centuries in Italy, a portion of our Cabernet vineyard was handpicked and then dried in air racks for 12 days. […]

The Best things to do in McLaren Vale & the Fleurieu Peninsula – Winter 2023

To Perk Up – Good Bank Gallery Why not start your morning with some great coffee and some amazing art? That’s what Good Bank Gallery has to offer on McLaren Vale’s Main Rd. What used to be an old bank building has been transformed into a colourful, modern coffee bar and gallery space, by local […]

Porchetta Party: June 25th

It’s Porchetta time again this month on Sunday 25th June, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone for our signature event… The wood oven will be firing and the heaters will be on to keep everyone cosy and warm on the outside, while the scrumptious food from Todd, and tasty OT wines from us, will […]

Gran’s Hide the Tin Cookies

If there was a better name for delicious cookies, we haven’t found it. Story of our lives right here, because really what cookie couldn’t do with a secret location? Continuing our journey through Gran Marjorie’s handwritten recipes, the Hide the Tin Cookies are one of those recipes you can whip up in a flash from […]

The best coffee in McLaren Vale & the Fleurieu Peninsula

Let us choose the right brew for you while you are in the region! Here’s our fab selection of coffee shops in no particular order – it will perk you up for sure. Yeo Haus Coffee Hole Who doesn’t love a cute hole in the wall? Especially with a cute black and white awning. The […]

Our Top 10 beaches on the Fleurieu Peninsula – Part 1

We all know that South Australia has the best beaches! There are so many on the Fleurieu Peninsula that I have created a two part blog. So, that is really 20 super amazing beaches!Part 1- runs from Sellicks Beach to Port Noarlunga – mid coast. Get amongst it – whatever the season. 1. Cactus Canyon […]

Taranga Travels: Spain

Taranga Travels: Italy, the kind of long lunch Sundays were made for In 2023, Oliver’s Taranga is adding to our famous Porchetta Parties with some exciting new themes… And what could be more fun than hitting up our favourite flavours from around the world? Taranga Travels will be bringing the world to our door, and […]

2020 Sagrantino is released!

The perfect vintage for ripening the delicious and voluminous Sagrantino tannins Sagrantino is back at Oliver’s Taranga, just in time for this weekend’s Tasting Australia Porchetta Party! And after a couple years without it, the 2020 vintage is certainly worth the wait. A very low cropping year with lots of warmth, it was perfect for […]

Gran’s Grape Crumble

Continuing our journey through Gran Marjorie’s memorable recipes, we bring you her soul-warming Grape Crumble. As vintage draws to a close, and nights become cooler, this delicious recipe makes the most of ripe red grapes, and that magic combination of rolled oats, brown sugar and butter to make an extra tasty crumble topping! Corrina’s advice […]

Vine-Dried is nearly ready…

Join our waitlist to be one of the first to get your hands on the 2021 Oliver’s Taranga Vine-Dried Cabernet It’s been five years since we last had this wine available, so we have been waiting (not so) patiently for this next vintage to be released. We know a lot of other people feel the […]

Sunburst Moscato Cocktail

This Sunburst Moscato Cocktail is the refreshing blend of our Quince Gin and Moscato Just because summer may be behind us, doesn’t mean we can’t still enjoy a super refreshing cocktail! Especially to mark an occasion like Mother’s Day, where let’s face it, most Mums wouldn’t mind one of these prepared for them by the […]

Gran’s Rotegritze

Turning ripe wine grapes into a delicious pudding! Continuing our journey through Gran Marjorie’s memorable recipes, we bring you Rotegritze, a recipe made for vintage time when ripe wine grapes are plentiful. Taking an imperial gallon of either Shiraz or Mataro grapes, this recipe makes a delicious and refreshing pudding to end the meal! Another […]

The Best things to do in McLaren Vale & the Fleurieu Peninsula – Autumn 2023

A local guide on the best places to eat, drink, stay, relax and explore in McLaren Vale and the Fleurieu Peninsula To Perk Up – Dawn Patrol Dawn Patrol have been keeping McLaren Vale winemakers in coffee ever since their beginnings in Kangarilla in 2014. And winemakers are amongst the pickiest coffee drinkers around, so […]

Interpreting Wine with Corrina

Lawrence Francis, host of the Interpreting Wine podcast, talks to Corrina about McLaren Vale. Lawrence Francis, host of the Interpreting Wine podcast, has produced a special McLaren Vale Winemaker Series. Across 3 episodes recorded in Feb 2023 Lawrence explores the modern McLaren Vale scene in the company of 3 producers: Battle of Bosworth Wines, Mitolo […]

Gran’s Apricot Roly-Poly

Isn’t it amazing how many of your happy childhood memories can be wrapped up in the warm embrace of a favourite cake? For the Oliver kids, their Gran Marjorie was the comforting source of a long list of delicious cakes, slices, and biscuits. One of the favourites amongst that list was her classic Apricot Roly-Poly. […]

Taranga Travels: Italy

In 2023, Oliver’s Taranga has decided to add to our famous Porchetta Parties with some exciting new themes… And what could be more fun than hitting up our favourite flavours from around the world? Taranga Travels will be bringing the world to our door, and we’d love some company, although maybe wear your stretchy […]

Vale d’Arry Osborn

McLaren Vale lost a legend in December 2022 with the passing of d’Arry Osborn, and the Oliver’s team have felt the loss keenly, but none more so than Corrina, who treasured her relationship with d’Arry. In his honour, we share this wonderful article Corrina wrote on him back in 2015, an insight into the quiet, […]

Oliver’s Taranga Cooking Series – Crayfish with Parsley Butter

This month’s cooking series recipe feature is Crayfish with Parsley Butter matched with our 2019 The Hunt for Mrs Oliver Sparkling. And when you have such amazing ingredients, all you’ll need is a little butter and a chilled glass of Sparkling. Recipe (Serves 2-4pp) Ingredients: Method: Remember to take a pic and share on socials using […]

The Best things to do in McLaren Vale & the Fleurieu Peninsula – Summer 2022

A local guide on the best places to eat, drink, stay, relax and explore in McLaren Vale and the Fleurieu Peninsula To Perk Up – Someday Soon Co. We love Someday soon Co coffee shop on Main Road McLaren Vale, which is owned by 2 stellar women creating awesome coffee, delicious freshly baked treats, chill […]

Wine Communicators of the Year 2022

Topping off a purple patch for the Oliver’s crew, on the evening of the 23rd November the Oliver’s Taranga Cellar Door team were awarded Best Wine Communicator – Cellar Door at the annual Wine Communicators Awards in Sydney. And as if that wasn’t already impressive enough, winning such an award up against so many other […]

Oliver’s Cellar Door wins Best of Wine Tourism

On the 23rd November, in Mendoza, Argentina, the Oliver’s Taranga Cellar Door was announced as the winner of the People’s Choice Award for Best of Wine Tourism Services in the Global Great Wine Capitals Best of Wine Tourism for 2023. The Best of Wine Tourism Award global winners, selected by an expert global panel, also […]

2021 Grenache in Halliday Top 100

Glory to Grenache! Did you spot our Grenache in James Halliday’s Top 100 Wines over the weekend? The 2021 Oliver’s Taranga Grenache was selected as one of Halliday’s Top 100 wines in Australia for 2022. Featured in the Top Reds under $40, it was the only straight Grenache featured, and the only one from McLaren […]

Oliver’s Taranga Cooking Series – Red Berry Cake

This month’s cooking series recipe feature is Red Berry Cake matched with our Chica Mencia Rose. So simple, so tasty and just one dish! This berry cake is a delicious way to finish your next summer BBQ, or when hosting the family over the silly season. Recipe Ingredients: Method: Remember to take a pic and […]

Oliver’s Taranga Cooking Series – Hearty Beef Bourguignon Recipe

This month’s cooking series recipe feature is Beef Bourguignon matched with Oliver’s Taranga Brioni’s Blend After a small taste of Spring weather, McLaren Vale has had another winter blast – so we’re bringing out the winter warmer recipes again! This recipe is a simple, hearty fare to enjoy with a glass of red. Reach for a […]

The Best things to do in McLaren Vale & the Fleurieu Peninsula – Spring 2022

A local guide on the best places to eat, drink, stay, relax and explore in McLaren Vale and the Fleurieu Peninsula To Eat – Sicily Mare Pizzeria The increasingly popular seaside town of Aldinga now hosts an authentic pizzeria on the Esplanade. Paintedand decked out in the colours of the Mediterranean you feel like you […]

Prosciutto Pizza with rocket and mozzarella

This month’s cooking series recipe feature is Prosciutto Pizza with rocket and mozzarella matched with Oliver’s Taranga Grenache Winter, wood-fires, pizza and red wine – What more could you as for? This easy to follow recipe has you easily prepared and ready to cook before friends or family arrive. Enjoy! often the simplest things are the […]

The Best things to do in McLaren Vale & the Fleurieu Peninsula -Winter 2022

A local guide on the best places to eat, drink, stay, relax and explore in McLaren Vale and the Fleurieu Peninsula To Eat – Port Elliot Bakery The bakery was built by the Bebee family in the 1860s and the building has been a bakery for over a hundred years with the original wood fired […]

Chargrilled Lamb with Museum Cellar Release Shiraz

This month’s cooking series recipe feature is Chargrilled lamb matched with Oliver’s Taranga Museum cellar Shiraz We can’t wait for you to try a boneless leg of lamb over coals. Whether you have access to a fire pit, you are out camping, or in your weber kettle. It is social, it keeps you warm and the juicy, smoky […]

The best large cellar door in McLaren Vale 2022

Our new reno is finished! We have several tasting and vineyard experiences to choose from and now we have be awarded the Gourmet Wine Traveller “Best Large Cellar door in McLaren Vale” Thank you to all of our visitors over the Summer since we opened the new build. It’s been a blast. Where rolling hills […]