{"product_id":"dandelion-vineyards-lionheart-of-the-barossa-shiraz-2022","title":"Dandelion Vineyards, 'Lionheart of the Barossa' Shiraz 2022","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGet to know: Dandelion Vineyards, ‘Lionheart of the Barossa’ Shiraz 2022\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA bold yet beautifully poised Barossa Shiraz from century-old vines. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by the supremely talented Elena Brooks, this wine channels the strength and character of the region’s ancient vineyards with wild aromatics, layered dark fruit and graceful structure. Deep purple and brooding in the glass, this Shiraz is rich with aromas of plum, rosemary, white pepper and dark chocolate. The palate is powerful but fresh, with juicy black fruits, silky tannins, and a savoury edge from French oak. Complex, elegant and built to impress. An old-vine classic with a modern soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop food pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChargrilled ribeye steak with rosemary butter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow-braised lamb shoulder with garlic and thyme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoasted aubergine with miso and sesame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eKate Says\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Barossa Shiraz is famed for power, but this shows restraint too - rich in dark fruit and spice, with bright acidity and fine tannins shaped by old vines and skilled hands.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eProducer Info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDandelion Vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e is the passion project of Bulgarian-born winemaker Elena Brooks and her husband Zar. Together, they source fruit from some of South Australia's oldest and most treasured vineyard sites, including Barossa, Eden Valley, McLaren Vale and the Adelaide Hills. Elena's approach combines minimal intervention with deep respect for site and season - resulting in wines of expressive character, purity and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it’s made:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruit from Shiraz vines over 100 years old, grown on their own roots at 221m elevation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-harvested whole bunches, gently crushed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild yeast fermentation in open-top fermenters over 8 days, with hand plunging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasket-pressed to French oak barriques (mostly older) to finish fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18 months of maturation in oak before bottling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barossa Valley, South Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied red wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Screwcap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhy we love it:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is classic Barossa with brains - rich and generous, but lifted by natural acidity and Elena Brooks’ brilliant touch. A superb example of heritage vines given new life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dandelion Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58777034359116,"sku":"sqz1789236884557","price":18.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1051\/5660\/8332\/files\/dandelion-vineyards-lionheart-of-the-barossa-shiraz-2022_1.jpg?v=1789236890","url":"https:\/\/www.doveandfield.shop\/products\/dandelion-vineyards-lionheart-of-the-barossa-shiraz-2022","provider":"clupsgania","version":"1.0","type":"link"}