Oliver’s Taranga Vineyards Grenache Blanc 2026
- 90
- $36
- Drink by: 2026-2027
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A clean, dry white with gentle fruit, a little grip and plenty of chewy, bitter pithiness. Sweet lime, apple and star fruit. There’s a quiet little tug-of-war between the plush fruit and the pith. I’m into it. The finish is long and herbal, almost tea-like, with no hard edges. The power builds slowly, then carries in a straight line. You think she’s finished, but she’s still talking. It’s easy to miss if you’re not paying attention, which makes it all the more intriguing. I’d have it with a radicchio salad and something involving preserved lemon. Bitter on bitter. Delicious.
A hopeless romantic for wine and food, Cyndal is nearing 15 years in hospitality while still (just) under 30. A Chef-turned-Sommelier and award-winning wine professional, Cyndal recently left a Group Sommelier role where she curated seven wine lists across multiple venues and led the wine team to Gourmet Traveller Wine Bar of the Year—just months after opening. Now freelance, Cyndal is a wine consultant, event host, wine judge, and wine writer. Passionate about sharing wine’s story with the world, she brings a fresh voice and creative solutions to the industry. After studying and traveling through most of her 20s, she’s now based in WA’s southwest, proudly embracing her role as a WA coastal cowgirl.
