Chica Mencia Rosé 6 pack
Original price was: $174.00.$145.00Current price is: $145.00. / 6 pack
OLIVER’S TARANGA CHICA MENCIA ROSÉ 6 PACK
Refreshing deliciousness with our Chica Mencia Rosé at an amazing price!
6 bottles of 2024 Oliver’s Taranga Chica Mencia Rosé
Normally $174, now only $145
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175 in stock
Specifications
RegionRegion
100% McLaren Vale
Winemaker
Corrina Wright, 6th Generation
Winemaking
Vegan friendly. Sustainable Winegrowing Australia certified.
Grape Variety
100% Mencia (pron. MEN-THEE-A)
History
With 300 acres of premium grapevines on the Taranga property in McLaren Vale, 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. These wines have been handcrafted to speak of both the variety and the vintage in which they have been produced.
Aroma
Turkish delight, red jube lollies, orange & watermelon rind, hibiscus flower & a touch of fairy floss!
Palate
Prosciutto wrapped rockmelon, honey dew, watermelon margarita - all the melons! Generously textured, strawberry jam richness and a mouth-watering dry crisp finish.
Wine & Vintage
Mencia is a native variety of Spain, in particular the Bierzo region in the northwest of the country. Oliver’s Taranga are the first to plant it in Australia. We decided to get our (mostly female) cellar door team on board to learn about the winemaking process – and as such the ‘Chica’ was born! Our winemaker Corrina uses a fermentation technique called ‘Carbonic Maceration’, which results in a lovely aroma & texture on the wine.
The Year That Continued
The demand for Mencia has only gone up since we first planted it, so much so, we eventually needed a whole new block! The 2024 Rose is the first wine made from a new Mencia block we grafted from Cabernet vines out the front of our cellar door. Cheers to Mencia!
Colour
Pale salmon pink
Alcohol
11.5%
Reviews
Rosé is often scrutinised by its colour, and this ticks that box emphatically – rose gold and of shimmering clarity. From there everything follows suit, replete with classic refreshment across notes of watermelon, cool tamarillo, mandarin peel, sumac and ground cinnamon. There’s glide to the texture and a pleasing lightness overall, with acidity sitting neatly within the wine, everything serenely in place. 93pts
- Marcus Ellis, Halliday Wine Companion
Palest Aperol hues in the glass. Watermelon wedges, tangerine and cherry blossom. Peach tea tannins and acidity jogs along. The orange citrus notes dominate the palate with a sherbet, vitamin C vibe. Let’s pretend it’s just as good for us, as well. Bone dry finish suits the character of this wine. Stylish and memorable for its unique fruit profile. I feel like this is not trying to be the south provincial style, and, dare I say, I’m totally into it. Drink now. 92pts
- Shanteh Wale, Wine Pilot
Oliver's Taranga Chica Mencia has forged its way to being a reliable drink since its inception. Sunsets surrounded by those who laugh a lot are calling once again. It's not as textural nor layered as previous releases, but the bones are there for a good drink. The simplicity on this occasion isn't a detractor by any means. White cherries, flashes of orange peel, watermelon husk and apricot kernel make the moves early. The rose gold appearance catches the eye as red apples drive through the core with some white fleshed nectarines. Bone dry with a high slurp factor, this is a drink I'd happily recommend. 90pts
- QWine
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2024 ‘Chica’ Mencia Rosé
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