2013 Dandelion Vineyards Lioness of McLaren Vale Shiraz

The Lioness of McLaren Vale Shiraz is sourced from Angus and Helen Tuck's vineyard located in the McLaren Vale subregion of Bakers Gully. Maturation took place in French oak of which 20% was new for a period of 18 months.

Boasting Impressive richness and fruity purity this is an excellent follow up to the fast selling 2012

Superb totally opaque inky black colour with a very deep dark purple black hue. Aromas of blackberry, liquorice and dark plum meld themselves together over a background of vanillin confectionary and spicy cedar. Plush and rich ripe blackberry, dark plum and liquorice flavours flood the palate over a background of vanillin cedar and spice. Good solid backbone with slightly chewy but fine grained tannins holding the opulent rich fruit in check. Excellent depth and power finishing with a long ripe blackberry, liquorice, dark plum and spicy vanillin cedar aftertaste.
Cellar 5-6 years.
Alc 14.5%