Dandelion Vineyards Lioness of McLaren Vale Shiraz

The Lioness of McLaren Vale is Elena’s first Shiraz cub and what a beast she is! The judges at the NZIWS called this ’19 vintage “Deep, dark, complex and mysterious with a purple crimson hue, an opulent aroma of blackberry, boysenberry, spice, and cedar, and a vibrantly spicy, peppery taste with sumptuous red and black fruits, hints of rose petal, balanced creamy vanillin oak and a long, luscious, seamless finish.”

Dandelion’s making wishes come true. There’s got to be magic behind the label to make Aussie wine guru James Halliday’s list of Top 10 Best New Wineries that’s for sure.

A fusion of vineyards and vignerons across three families in South Australia. But who are the Dandelions? They’re Elena (trophy winemaker and, we might add, trophy wife!), Zar (Elena’s husband, typist and other jobs TBA) and winegrowers Carl, Peggy, Fiona and Brad. Oh, and Madison the dog.

This latest 2021 vintage has followed in the footsteps of previous multi Trophy and Gold winning releases winning, wait for it, 8 Gold medals!

Platinum Medal Sommelier Challenge IWSC
Gold Medal Melbourne IWC
Gold Medal Great Australian Shiraz Challenge
Gold Medal McLaren Vale Wine Show
Gold Medal SAKURA Japan Women’s Wine Awards
Gold Medal China W&S Awards
Gold Medal AWC Vienna Wine Challenge
Gold Medal Women’s W&S Awards
Gold Medal Global Syrah Masters

A powerful, dense, full bodied beast loaded with spicy, dark fruit flavours that make Aussie Shiraz lovers simply lick their lips! Pounce on it now.