Dandelion Vineyards Mclaren Vale Shiraz

TASTING NOTE
Purple, velvet, grainy, and welcoming. A strong aromatic McLaren Vale shiraz identity: violets, roses, blackberry, and white chocolate freshly grated. Plummy, with macerated blueberries and a hint of Christmas Cake’s bouquet. A rounded, fruity yet structured and ordered savory mouthful of giving red wine. Flavors of freshly picked dark berries and dark berry jams. And there’s a deftness to the flavor, too – something akin to Summer Pudding’s lift and bounce. These flavors are held taut by the acid’s line and tannin length. McLaren Vale in excelsius.

On the palate, Cool dark berry fruits are extremely fine yet also in abundance. That grainy, unfiltered color translates directly to the tannins and textures of the palate. This is a savory, long, dry, and gripping red wine – yet underneath there is a mulberry fruit plushness coupled to a clean and lingering acidity.

Service Temperature: 16-18°C

Decanting: Recommended for at least 1 hour.

Food Pairing:
Pairs well with hearty meat dishes such as grilled steak or roasted lamb. It also goes well with strong cheeses like aged cheddar or blue cheese.

Awards:
95 Points, Gold Medal – Great Australian Shiraz Challenge 2022
Gold Medal – McLaren Vale Wine Show 2022
Gold Medal – China Wine & Spirits Awards 2022
Gold Medal – Women’s Wine & Spirits Awards 2023
Silver Medal – The New Zealand International Wine Show 2022