Dandelion Vineyards, Lionheart of the Barossa Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia, 2018
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Tasted by:
(at London, 13 Mar 2021)
Drinking Window: 2021 - 2027
From own-rooted centenary vines, this meaty, mineral Shiraz just pipped the two from McLaren Vale: Lioness and Lion's Tooth (with 5% Riesling). 18 months' maturation in mainly old French barriques lends a toasty caramel tone to the ripe mulberry, dense plum pudding and herbal tapenade flavours. Brooding and savoury with fresh acidity and chocolatey tannins.
Producer
Dandelion Vineyards
Brand
Lionheart of the Barossa Shiraz
Vintage
2018
Wine Type
Still
Colour
Red
Country
Australia
Region
South Australia
Appellation
Barossa
Sweetness
Dry
Closure
Screwcap
Alcohol
14.50%
Body
Full
Oak
Oaked
Grapes
100% Syrah / Shiraz