2022 RW Grenache

$75.00 / bottle

This is the exciting third release of the RW Grenache, to partner our other super premium varietals, HJ Shiraz and DJ Cabernet. Now known collectively as ‘The Greats’, these wines represent generations of family members who have been instrumental in the creation of greatness at Olivers Taranga.

The RW is named after our great-grandfather RW (Robert William) Oliver, city councillor, farmer and gifted sportsman, RW took the Taranga vineyard into the 20th century.

Specifications Reviews Video

Specifications

Region

McLaren Vale

Winemaker

Corrina Wright

Grape Variety

100% Grenache

History

The RW Grenache has now cemented its place as a partner our other super premium wines the HJ Shiraz and DJ Cabernet with this third release. The RW is named after our great-grandfather RW (Robert William) Oliver, city councillor, farmer and gifted sportsman, RW took the Taranga vineyard into the 20th century.

Aroma

Red currants, forest berries, freshly sliced fennel and wet river stone. Plenty of rose florals and spice.

Wine & Vintage

2022 was another cracking vintage in McLaren Vale. A long, cool ripening period and no heatwaves meant that we had plenty of opportunity to ripen the Grenache perfectly.

Palate

Cranberry, raspberry and rose hip, crunchy red berries fill the palate. Some fresh fennel and anise. Holding plenty of density and weight, with generous tannin filling out the structure and length.

Colour

Ruby Red

Alcohol

14.5%

Reviews

The nose is fragrant and floral, with notes of peonies and pink flowers. Very seductive. The palate is bursting with vibrancy and vitality, alongside fine and elegant tannins, making it a very balanced wine. Extra points for drinkability and deliciousness. It’s a yes from me – to drink on its own while you prepare your meal!

- Sophie Carbonneau, Young Gun of Wine Panel

It smells like cranberry, plums of the fresher kind, and lots of spice, I find cardamom at times, which I have a weakness for. It’s voluminous in the mouth and framed by some tannin. Good tannin as far as tannin goes and it didn’t feel drying or difficult. It feels very well packaged, if that makes sense. I’m imagining this may come in a wooden case from a well reputed winery and vineyard, known for other styles, venturing into the sandbox of brighter, fresher styles. It’s very good.

- Mitch Sokolin, Young Gun of Wine Panel