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OLIVER'S TARANGA
The Olivers
have lived in McLaren Vale for over five generations and have always grown
grapes. The prime vineyard land they own is along a strip of northern
McLaren Vale where the finest McLaren Vale grapes are grown. Don Oliver is the
vineyard owner and grower. His grapes are often sold to Penfolds and end
up in Grange.
"Owner
Don Oliver is considered to be one of the better growers of South Australia,
with his grapes often being selected for part of the famed Penfold's Grange
blend." Robert Parker
Shiraz
2001
$39.99 very
limited
"Winemaker Corrina Rayment (daughter of Colin Rayment from Kay?s, the
famed McLaren Vale winery known for their old vine Shiraz) has fashioned a 2001
Shiraz that may be controversial given its fragrant, Cotes du Rhone-like nose of
damp earth, ground pepper, and composty black cherry and currant notes with a
touch of licorice and truffles in the background. The complex aromatics are
followed by a dense, medium to full-bodied, ripe, opulently-styled wine.
Although evolved and forward, it is beautifully balanced, and capable of another
7-8 years of top-flight drinking. Readers weaned on European wines will
undoubtedly admire this stunning effort for its strikingly French aromatic
profile." 92 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #148
A Grateful Palate
Selection
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