Dandelion Vineyards Menagerie of the Barossa Grenache Shiraz Mataro

TASTING NOTE
Purple violet, medium-hued, welcoming. On the nose, it has aniseed, liquorice, grated dark chocolate with mocha powder dusted atop. Black pepper just ground, bay leaf, and nutmeg. And some vanilla sneaking in – hence a neat marriage of the grapes’ aromatics and our lady winemaker’s judicious use of oak barrels. On the palate, it has clean, clear, long and brightly flavored, and textured. An uplifting red wine, displaying grenache’s berry fruit joy, shiraz’s powdery earthiness, and mataro’s peasant’s twinkling eye. The palate ping-pongs with hits of deep, dark fruit, spikes of acidity, and sliding streams of ripe tannins. Barossa – all so eloquently.

Service Temperature: 16-18°C

Decanting: Recommended for at least 1 hour.

Food Pairing:
Pairs well with roasted meats, particularly lamb or beef, and rich stews. It also goes well with hard cheeses such as aged cheddar or gouda.

Awards:
Gold Medal – China Wine & Spirits Awards
Silver Medal – Decanter World Wine Awards