2019 Dandelion Lion’s Tooth of McLaren Vale Shiraz Riesling, McLaren Vale
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Purple-red and violet; deep and shining. Black pepper freshly ground and reduced dark berries. Perfumed aromatics hinting at the tiny 5% presence of riesling in the mix. The dark and concentrated fruits open up to bay leaf, balsamic and olive. The reclusive oak bouquet acts like an invisible bodyguard.
The palate of this red wine at first seems lean, but hidden depths soon enough emerge. A central track of clean and long acidity keeps to one side the ready-in-wait berry flavours: blue, black, boysen and raspberry.To the other side run the exquisitely fine and gradual tannins. From the mid palate these component elements merge and bind to form a balanced expression of berry and plum flavours and textures. The finish is round yet also clean, with a reprise of that savoury/ berry flavour and inky/grippy amalgamation.
A paean to the hipster fraternity, with a dollop of riesling skins underlying whole-bunch shiraz, sourced from a prized block. Matured in mostly older French wood for 18 months. The concept makes sense, with warm-climate shiraz always in need of a bona fide grape-tannin kick. Aromas of cherry, iodine and violet. Anise and clove douse the palate, with some pickled lift and an expansive spiderweb of spindly tannins, firm and detailed and nourishing. I'd like to see this in a couple of years.
93 points Ned Goodwin MW twinecompanion.com.au
| Product/Service Sold Out | No |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Wine Style | Traditional |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | McLaren Vale |
| Varietals | Riesling, Shiraz |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 93 |
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