2024 Vermentino
$28.00 / bottle
This Vermentino is a light, fresh and crisp little number that will make you feel like an invigorating sea breeze is whipping through your hair. Smash it down with anything fresh from the sea or a spicy Vietnamese salad.
Specifications
RegionRegion
100% McLaren Vale
Winemaker
Corrina Wright, 6th Generation
Winemaking
Vegan friendly. Sustainable Winegrowing Australia certified.
Grape Variety
100% Vermentino (pron. VERM-IN-TEENO)
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. Each vintage, different varieties & blocks will show their strength and from this has been born the ‘SMALL BATCH’ range. Made in small batches of less than two tonnes, these wines have been handcrafted to speak of both the variety and the vintage in which they have been produced.
Aroma
A field of clover, a squeeze of lemon over fresh fish, lychee, wet stone and oyster shell.
Wine & Vintage
A native of Italy, Vermentino is generating a lot of interest in the wine community due to its heat tolerance and ability to produce beautiful crisp and fresh wines, perfect for the Australian palate. The wetter, cooler lead up to a pretty warm and dry 2024 vintage was no problem for the Vermentino. We can’t wait to pair this wine with freshly caught King George Whiting from our local beaches. Made with indigenous yeast and no oak.
Palate
Zesty lemony acid, white flowers and salty sea breeze. A touch of sweet fruit tingle through the mid palate. Fine talcum powder tannins, and juicy flavour provide a long savoury finish.
The Year That Continued
Marj, the winery British Bulldog, has really taken to her new role of winery security. As such, we really needed to make sure that she was properly attired and passing all the OHS high-vis rules. When she is not snoring under Corrina’s desk, you can find her at the winery, or greeting customers in cellar door (waiting for any crumbs from the delicious fresh baked bread to fall on the floor!)
Small Batch Production
17866
Colour
Pale Straw
Alcohol
12.5%
Reviews
Pomelo, star jasmine and freesia. Jonathan apple skin and winter melon. A hint of caper leaf, pickle brine salinity and pineapple core. This is true to the coastal style of Vermentino with more of a savoury kick than some of the green-tinged citrus styles we often see. It’s made for drinking in the bright sun with a chilled seafood platter. Drink now. 90pts
- Shanteh Wale, Winepilot
Summertime drinking comes easy with a vibrant Vermentino like this from Oliver's Taranga in your glass. Fresh tangy lemons launch from the glass with some lime juice sliding in underneath. There is a sherbety tang for days, ably supported by seaspray and a little saltiness for good measure. A curious rubber note was faint early and pulled this back a notch but it moved on in the days that followed. Drink with sunshine, sand between your toes and a bucket of fresh seafood. Drink now. 89pts
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