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Dandelion Vineyards Lioness of McLaren Vale 2022
A vibrant Red wine with dark plum and violet aromas, offering black plum and raspberry flavours
Australia
Red,Dry
Shiraz
£15.30
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Dandelion Vineyards `Lioness of McLaren Vale` Shiraz from McLaren Vale, Australia, is a captivating Red (still) dry wine crafted from Shiraz grapes. Fermented with ambient yeasts in open-top fermenters and matured for 18 months in French oak barriques, it offers dark plum, violet, and pepper aromas, with subtle chocolate and rosemary notes. The palate reveals vibrant black plum and wild raspberry fruit, supported by dry tannins and refreshing acidity. This wine pairs wonderfully with roasted meats or mature cheeses, making it a versatile choice for any occasion.
75.0CL , 14.5% ABV
Vinification
After hand picking whole bunches the fruit was left to ferment together in open-top fermenters with ambient yeasts and hand plunging for 12 days, before basket pressing into some new, but predominately older French Oak barriques. The wine then matured for a further 18 months in the same oak, before bottling without fining or filtration to capture the essence of the vineyard.
Flavour profile
This Australian Shiraz offers a captivating bouquet of dark plum, violets, and a hint of pepper, intertwined with subtle notes of chocolate and rosemary. The palate is dry and refreshing, showcasing vibrant black plum and wild raspberry fruit, supported by firm tannins.
Serving recommendation
Serve at 16-18°C. Decanting recommended to enhance its complex aromas.