COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Shiraz, Riesling
PRODUCER
Dandelion Vineyards
REGION
South Australia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Dandelion Vineyards 'Lion's Tooth of McLaren Vale Shiraz Riesling' 2022 is a unique red wine from South Australia. It features a blend of Shiraz and a small percentage of Riesling, a practice inspired by the producer's vineyard management where dandelions, known as 'Dente de Lion' in French, are cultivated. The grapes are sourced from the Pieri family's vineyard in McLaren Vale, known for its sandy loam and Pirramimma sandstone soils. The 2022 vintage is noted for its elegance and vibrant characteristics. Dandelion Vineyards, founded by Elena and Zar Brooks, focuses on artisan winemaking to express the distinct terroir of their heirloom vineyards.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Dandelions are encouraged in the vineyard for natural weed suppression and mulching.
Fact 02
Shiraz and Riesling are co-fermented, a rare practice that enhances aromatic complexity.
Fact 03
The wine is bottled with minimal intervention, unfiltered and unfined.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 'Lion's Tooth of McLaren Vale Shiraz Riesling' 2022 is produced using a co-fermentation process where Shiraz whole bunches are fermented on Riesling skins for 11 days. The fermentation is managed with hand-plunging twice daily and then completed in French oak barriques. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes maturation for 16 months in a mix of new and older French oak barriques. The winemaking philosophy emphasizes minimal intervention, with the wine bottled without filtration or fining. Dandelion Vineyards also incorporates sustainable practices, such as encouraging dandelions in their vineyards for natural weed control and mulching.
