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Dandelion Vineyards Lionheart Of The Barossa Shiraz 2016 Wine Review

Dandelion Vineyards Lionheart Of The Barossa Shiraz 2016

Dandelion Vineyards Lionheart Of The Barossa Shiraz 2016

Barossa, South Australia, Australia

Community Score:92/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $13.95

Drink: 2018-2022

Bottle size: 375 ml

Alcohol: 14.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Dandelion Vineyards

Agent: Du Chasse Wines & Spirits

Natalie's Score: 92/100

Lots of oaky, smoky, toasty aromas. This full-bodied red wine has lip-smacking delicious aromas and flavours of black and purple fruit. Smooth and supple. Love the fact that this big shiraz is not filtered, giving us the full-on flavour experience. The grapes for this robust red wine come from vines 100 years old. The wine is open-fermented with wild yeast, then aged 18 months in French oak barrels, and is not fined nor filtered. This robust Australian Shiraz sources grapes from heirloom vineyards. Try this with lamb and rosemary.

Shiraz food pairings: grilled meats and vegetables, pizza, barbecued beef, bison steak, grilled or spice-rubbed chicken.

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This Dandelion Vineyards Lionheart Of The Barossa Shiraz 2016 was reviewed on May 26, 2018 by Natalie MacLean

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Perry rated this wine as 92/100
Dandelion Vineyards Lionheart Of The Barossa 2016 is great value under $20. This Shiraz from the Barossa Valley is smoky blackberry and smooth dark plum, blueberry flavours on the palate. The Shiraz grapes were sourced from vines of over 100 years old and this full-bodied red wine is unfiltered - so, lots of flavour here. This vintage was awarded Gold at the New Zealand International Wine Show 2017. Drink now or hold. - Community Wine Reviews

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