The 2021 has just been released by the winery, but still plenty of this about. 18 months in French and American oak (some new).

Dandelion Vineyards, Lioness of McLaren Vale, Shiraz , McLaren Vale, 2020

Deep ruby to garnet hue. Warming baking spices over nutmeg and choc/nut McLaren Vale signatures with plenty of blue plum flesh and creamy oak. Oak spice over a medium framed and linear palate. Some rhythm to the flow with bright fruit and a firm tannins and a neat, clean finish. Just missing a little flesh on the bones.

RRP: $30
Alc: 14.5%
Rating:17.5/20 (90/100)

Wine sample courtesy of Dandelion Vineyards