Dandelion Vineyards Lionheart of the Barossa Shiraz is a rich and robust red wine that exemplifies the heart and soul of the Barossa Valley. Deep purple and almost black in color, this wine is bursting with blackberry, cherry, and plum aromas with a hint of vanilla oak. The palate is powerful yet elegant with a generous and silky texture. The dark fruit flavors are enhanced by hints of pepper, spice, and liquorice, leading to a long and smooth finish. The Lionheart of the Barossa Shiraz is a perfect match for grilled meats such as lamb and beef, and hearty stews. Aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, this wine is ready to be enjoyed now, yet can be cellared for up to a decade. This stunning wine is truly a triumph of both the Barossa Valley's terroir and the winemaker's skill.

Tasting Notes

Intense deep crimson with purple hues, this Shiraz brings a bouquet of bitter chocolate, aniseed, black pepper and luscious raspberry and blueberry aromas to the nose. On the palate, bright and generous berry and plum fruit flavours, both ripe and savoury, are set against a refreshing backbone of acidity. Soft, mouth-coating tannins add to the generous mouthfeel of the wine, which ends in a clean, dry and plum fruit finish.

About the Winery

Dandelion Vineyards, spread across many parts in Australia, is a group of ancient vineyards that have been producing high-quality wines over the last few years. The owner of this winery, Elena Brooks, is a talented winemaker and she set up this winery in 2007. Along with a team of experts, she ensures that the culture of the winery is kept in high spirits. This is one of the few wineries in the world where wine-making is a mixture of fun & art.

One of the best philosophies of this winery is that the plantations are taken care of, like family by the management and the wines are treated as their children. The care, passion and love that the management team expresses in this group of vineyards are absolutely priceless. This is the prime reason for the Dandelion Vineyards to churn out authentic and impressive wines year after year.

Currently, the Dandelion Vineyards are spread across the Adelaide Hills, Barossa, Eden Valley, Fleurieu Peninsula and McLaren Vale in Australia. Some of the speciality wines of this vineyard are Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mataro, GSM, Shiraz and Chardonnay. If you want to try wines from Dandelion Vineyards you need to be aware of the wines that are popular in each of the areas where the vineyards are grown.

Try out the Twilight and the Wishing Clock varieties in the Adelaide Hills vineyard; Honeypot, Fairytale & Lionheart wines from Barossa; Enchanted Garden, Red Queen and Wonderland from the Eden Valley winery; Pride from the Fleurieu Peninsula; Lioness & Lion’s Tooth from the McLaren Vale vineyards. Since these are the speciality wines of these vineyards, don’t miss to try out these when you visit the Dandelion Vineyards at these locations. Almost all of these speciality wines have been presented with top awards by the experts in the Australian wine market.

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