2023 Grenache

It is very easy to gloss over the glories of a wine because it is good value, suited to sharing with pizza, or perhaps because the grape doesn’t always receive the acknowledgements it is due. I think that might be happening here. 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