Dandelion Vineyards Lion's Tooth of McLaren Vale 2021

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Dandelion Vineyards Lion's Tooth of McLaren Vale

Region: McLaren Vale, South Australia

Vintage: 2021

Bottle size: 75cl

Grape: 95% Shiraz 5% Riesling

ABV: 14%

Deep red in colour with youthful violet hints, the wine has aromas of plum and spice redolent of the Shiraz, with a bright burst of Reisling's innate minerality and aromatic freshness. The nose continues with some white chocolate, herbal notes, and blueberry. On the palate the flavours are fruity, smooth, and savoury. The finish is long and evenly keeled.

The word Dandelion, stems from 'Dente de Lion' meaning 'Lion's Tooth'. Winemaker Elena co-ferments an almost forgotten but timeless blend of Shiraz and Riesling to enhance the wine's perfume and palate. They encourage the growth of dandelions in the vineyard as they suppress winter weeds and provide mulch in summer. Soils are sandy loam and Pirramimma sandstone.

Dandelion Vineyards is the venture of talented winemaker Elena Brooks, and her husband Zar. Their project makes wines from the Barossa and Eden Valleys, Fleurieu, the Adelaide Hills and McLaren Vale.

https://dandelionvineyards.com.au