Oliver’s Taranga Small Batch Grenache 2024 from Corrina Wright in McLaren Vale is a bright, modern expression of old‑vine Vale grenache – fragrant, medium‑bodied and seriously smashable with just enough savoury edge to keep it interesting. This Oliver’s Taranga Small Batch Grenache 2024 nails that contemporary, lighter‑framed style.

In the glass, expect lifted aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry, redcurrant and sour cherry with violets, dried florals, juniper, Aperol‑like orange peel and crushed‑rock minerality. The palate is medium‑bodied, juicy and mouth‑watering – red apple tang, bright red fruits, pomegranate and purple‑fruited crunch wrapped in silky, sandy tannins, subtle anise, cured‑meat savouriness and a spicy, mineral‑laced finish.

This is a dead‑set ripper with wood‑oven pizza, chargrilled lamb cutlets, BBQ meats, charred eggplant, Mediterranean veg, and Moroccan‑style tagines. It’s also brilliant lightly chilled with cured meats and hard cheeses, making Oliver’s Taranga 2024 Small Batch Grenache a go‑to red for long Adelaide summers and relaxed Sunday lunches.