Heirloom Vineyards Barossa Shiraz 2020
18 months French and American oak. The 2021 has just been released, but there will be lots of this floating about in retail land. Heirloom Vineyards, Shiraz, Barossa, 2020 Deep […]
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Dandelion Vineyards Lionheart of the Barossa Shiraz 2020
Whole bunch Shiraz, basket pressed, older French and American Oak. From the talented hands of Elena and Zar Brooks. 2021 has just been released but plenty of this about for […]
Dandelion Vineyards Lioness of McLaren Vale Shiraz 2020
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, […]
Heirloom Vineyards Syrah 2021
Stylistic and regional counterpoint from Elena and Zar Brooks (and winemaker Alexandra Haselich) from their McLaren Vale and Barossa editions. From a single vineyard in Charleston. 30% whole bunch fruit, […]
Dandelion Vineyards Firehawk of McLaren Vale Shiraz 2020
Single vineyard expression from Elena and Zar Brooks. 18 Months in French oak (One third new). Dandelion Vineyards, Firehawk of McLaren Vale, Shiraz, McLaren Vale, 2020 Ermine purple with bright […]
Dandelion Vineyards Lion’s Tooth of McLaren Vale 2021
The follow on from the 2020 which gave Elena and Zar Brooks the title of Bushing Monarch! A blend of 92% Shiraz and 8% Riesling. Dandelion Vineyards, Lion’s Tooth of […]
Dandelion Vineyards Treasure Trove of McLaren Vale 2021
Fruit taken from Dandelion’s Firehawk Farm: a “single biodynamically run vineyard perched atop an ancient ridgeoverlooking McLaren Vale, the Willunga escarpment and the Gulf St Vincent.” 2/3rds whole bunches. A […]
Heirloom Vineyards Alcala Grenache 2021
Heirloom Vineyards flagship Grenache. Vinification of 50% whole bunch, with 9 months maturation in 20% first and second use French oak, with rest in old French oak and some parcels […]
Dandelion Vineyards Wishing Clock of the Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2022
The Dandelion Vineyards wines, with their evocative names are the creations of Elena Brooks (winemaker) and Zar Brooks (work experience and typist). Fruit this year grown by Michelle Cox and […]
Heirloom Vineyards Pinot Grigio 2022
A welcome return to fleshier time from the lean 2021. Made by Elena Brooks and Alexandra Haselisch. Wild ferment. Heirloom Vineyards, Pinot Grigio, Adelaide Hills, 2022 Pale lemon/clear hue. Pear […]
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