93 points - "Made in the first year in the new winery (the old Gemtree winery, where they also host a coterie of exciting small producers), this came off three estate blocks, with an average age of 30 years; 10% whole bunch; matured half in steel, with the rest a 4500L cask, older puncheons and a concrete egg. This sits neatly in the grenache zeitgeist, moderately pale in hue, fragrant, fruitful but not overt, with red-fruited appeal, a dusty hint of earth, wafting florals, some spice, a textural, fruitful cushioning and a cleansing but not brisk finish. It’s lovely, and fine value." - Marcus Ellis (Halliday Wine Companion)

93 points - "Early summer berries. Plump raspberries, wild strawberries and nettle leaf. There is some terra cotta clay and an autumnal leaf savoury note that halts this wine from being in the red confectionery realms but the fruit is ridiculously spirited and vivid. Mouth watering and a pulpy sensation to the drinkability. Another wine from Oliver’s Taranga that should be included in your yearly allocation. Heck buy more than case, before you know it you’ll be wondering where it all went. Accessible wine like this makes me a brand addict for life. If they can do this in this price range what more can they do! Serve with fatty pork and truffle salami. Drink now or will cellar for another 5 years." - Shanteh Wale (Wine Pilot)

93 points - "This is one of those wines where the simple twist of the screwcap and a pour into the glass releases one heavenly, lasting fragrance that simply never lets go. It’s a scent and character that penetrates the entire wine in plum, cherries, juniper, orange peel and a world of spice and vanilla. It’s lifted and fresh and full of vigour and verve assisted by fine, lithe tannins that keep the energy flowing. It’s a wine that many will find hard to resist." - Jeni Port (Wine Pilot)

92 points - "This is both a tidy and an attractive Grenache with red berried fruits at the steering wheel and general spice/floral and roasted nut notes flying joyfully throughout. The style, the quality and the price are all in a good place here. We get elegance, we get vibrance, we get pure drinkability." - Campbell Mattinson (The Wine Front)

92 points - "Full and bright ruby hue. Ripe forest berries and bresaola aromas. Sweet berry fruit fills in on entry, then anise and curing meat notes add character to the medium to full palate. Acidity is supple, giving a lift as needed, then hands off to fine silky tannins that carry to the end. A slippery wine that has instant appeal." - Stuart Knox (The Real Review)

Region
100% McLaren Vale

Winemaker
Corrina Wright – 6th Generation

Grape Variety
100% Grenache

Winemaking
Vegan friendly

Sustainable Winegrowing Australia certified

History
With 100 hectares of premium grapevines on the Taranga property, the Oliver family tends over 50 unique blocks featuring a variety of grape types, clones, soil profiles, and vine ages—offering rich diversity and depth.

Wine & Vintage
The 2024 harvest began with a wet, cool spring that transitioned into a dry and consistently warm growing season—ideal conditions for Grenache to thrive. McLaren Vale continues its “purple patch,” delivering another standout year for this increasingly beloved varietal. Grenache remains the darling of consumers, winemakers, and viticulturists alike.

The Year That Continued
2024 marked a major milestone: the first vintage processed at Oliver & Press Winemakers. After 180+ years of grapegrowing, 18 years with a cellar door, and 30 years of winemaking—Oliver’s Taranga finally acquired its own winery. Corrina Wright, after years of contract processing, partnered with Bob & Yuko Harris (Mike Press Wines) to purchase the facility. Now home to not only Oliver’s Taranga but also many local and interstate wine brands, the site is supported by an exceptional cellar team.

Tasting Notes
Aroma: Dried florals, ripe forest berries, juniper, red berries, and a note of Aperol. Crushed rocks and earthy spice add complexity.

Palate: Medium-bodied with red apple tang and bright fruit, layered with sour cherry, savoury supple tannins, anise, and cured meat. Florals echo through the finish with youthful length and verve.

Colour: Bright cherry

Small Batch Production
34,266 bottles

Alcohol
14%