2023 Grenache
$32.00 / bottle
Crack a bottle, crank the wood oven pizzas and rejoice – 185 years on, and Grenache has finally reached the height of McLaren Vale cool. With all the fragrances of a mushroom foraging tromp through the pine trees, this medium-bodied Grenache is full of spice, earth and forest berry aromas.
Find out more about this variety HERE.
Specifications
RegionRegion
100% McLaren Vale
Winemaker
Corrina Wright, 6th Generation
Winemaking
Vegan friendly. Sustainable Winegrowing Australia certified.
Grape Variety
100% Grenache
History
With 100 ha of premium grapevines on the Taranga property, the Oliver family has over 50 blocks representing different grape varieties, clones, soil types & vine ages.
Aroma
Red berries jumping out of the glass, a hint of Campari, floral, hot cinnamon spice and berry compote.
Wine & Vintage
2023 was the third year in a row impacted by La Nina, which meant a long cool ripening period and solid rains leading up to harvest. Grenache in some parts of the Vale suffered with a terrible set in the cooler weather, and a very low crop- but thankfully the Taranga vineyard was spared and we were thrilled to have some awesome parcels of grenache to play with.
Palate
Bright berry fruit burst, spices continuing to play through the palate, jumpy acid and amazing long chewy savoury tannins. Touch of forest floor alpine freshness. Medium bodied and delish!
The Year That Continued
Well aren’t we all grown up now? 2023 is a big year, with both Corrina & Brioni having milestone birthdays. They both celebrated with loads of friends and family around, plenty of wine (maybe some cocktails) and great food. Happy big birthday year Corrina & Brioni!
Small Batch Production
26570
Colour
Bright cherry
Alcohol
14%
Reviews
For me, this is an absolute stunning wine, worthy of the highest praise. McLaren Vale Grenache deserves the highest of pedestals. Dark crimson hue here, the nose is immediately exciting; raspberries, strawberries, florals, spices and a hint of bergamot. Enticing perfumes that never end. This is seamless and supple, with the silkiest of tannins and superb length. Wonderful stuff, with six to eight years. This is a stunning Grenache and a serious bargain. 95 points
- Ken Gargett
So juicy and incredibly delicious, this Oliver's Taranga Grenache throws its arms open ready for a welcoming embrace. This highlights once again why Millenials are gravitating to medium-bodied glasses of happiness like this. From the outset you are drawn in. Pretty aromas are captivating. Squishy raspberries and red berry fruit muse with a little cola and earthiness. A sneaky red frog trait even creeps into the fray for a cameo, but give it a little time and mulberries rise up. Yes! Fine dusty tannins shimmer with a little chew on a moreish finish. It's joyous drinking that will even take a slight chill in the warmer months. If you see it in the wild, pounce. 93 points
- QWine
Pretty and lifted aromas of blueberry, cherry, dried herbs, bramble, spice, violets and cola. Plush, lush, mouth-filling and generously flavoured. Lashings of blue and red fruits, spice, creamy oak and cedar. There’s a lovely, round, layered, richness of flavour and absolute drinkability here. 92 points
- Aaron Brasher
A lively example of a regional red wine star, it fairly jumps out of the glass with energy and life. This is Grenache without the artefact, varietally-precise. Has a fruit integrity that sings in ripe, fresh red berries, cherries, liquorice block, plum, spice and lifted florals. Fine, lively tannins complete the juicy, tasty package, and although it has potential for further ageing, it offers a strong argument for pouring a glass right now. The difficult 2023 vintage clearly suited this little chap. 90 points
- Jeni Port
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