In 1839 William and Elizabeth Oliver travelled to South Australia from Scotland and eventually settled in 1841 on land at McLaren Vale. Whitehill and Taranga farms, the names given to the northern and southern sections of this land, are located 2 km north of McLaren Vale overlooking the township. Both properties are still run by fifth generation descendants of William and Elizabeth and are planted to many different varieties of red and white wine grapes.

From two blocks on the Taranga vineyard (planted '04 and '12). Chilled for 24 hours before pressing; about 10% fermented in older French oak; bottled without fining. There’s a bit of coolness and spice to this, as well as a good amount of texture and fruitful flex. Tart golden apple, fennel frond, makrut lime, galangal, white pepper, some cut soft herbs. A succulent chewiness, a to-and-fro between pithiness and acidity, defines the palate, with subtle layers of textural complexity giving this considerable refinement. Date: Oct 2024; Rating: 93 Points; James Halliday Wine Companion