Oliver's Taranga, Small Batch Fiano, McLaren Vale, 2016

90
Tasted by: James Button
(at Australia House, London, 25 Sep 2017)
Drinking Window: 2017 - 2018
The Oliver family own 100 hectares of vineyard, divided into over 50 separate blocks dedicated to various varieties. Sixth generation winemaker Corrina Wright practises a fairly natural, hands off style of winemaking, which works well with their small batch projects. The Fiano grapes for this wine, usually found in southern Italy and Sicily, were gently pressed in a basket press before undergoing a natural ferment and spending up to four months on lees. It is rich, round and textured, with waxy orange peel and citrus pith balanced by a fresh acidity. 500 cases produced.
89
Tasted by: Amy Wislocki
(at Victoria House, Southampton Row, 23 Jan 2018)
Drinking Window: 2018 - 2020
This McLaren Vale Fiano is made by talented winemaker Corrina Wright, the sixth generation of the Oliver family. Grapes are picked in two tranches - early and later - and the wine is entirely steel fermented and aged. There's almost a nutty, smoky aspect to the nose, rather than just pure upfront fruit. On the palate, there's more of the expected apple and limey, citrus notes, very fresh and with a hint of leafiness. A mouthwatering, juicy wine.
Oliver's Taranga, Small Batch Fiano, McLaren Vale 2016
Producer
Oliver's Taranga
Brand
Small Batch Fiano
Vintage
2016
Wine Type
Still
Colour
White
Country
Australia
Region
South Australia
Appellation
McLaren Vale
Sweetness
Dry
Alcohol
12.50%
Body
Medium
Grapes
100% Fiano