Whole bunches from our most distinctive Shiraz from Pieri family’s Vineyard were hand harvested in the second week of March, then and fermented on stalks in open fermenters on top of some Riesling skins for eleven days, hand plunged twice a day, before careful basket pressing into some new but predominantly older French Oak Barriques to finish fermentation and enhance the wine’s perfume and palate.
After 18 months maturation and a racking in the same oak, we bottled this Lion’s Tooth without filtration or fining, to capture the essence of the vineyard.
Dandelion Vineyard’s Lion’s Tooth is ready to drink and will reward cellaring and decanting.
Vale Signore Mario Pieri, Vintage 1946-2011, winery big boss.
This wine is suitable for vegans.
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Pair it with Sweet Potatoes with Horseradish Sourcream, Panchetta & Soft Boiled Eggs. Recipe here.
Video of Elena Brooks discussing Lion's Tooth of McLaren Vale Shiraz Riesling
Awards
- McLaren Vale Wine Show 2021, Bushing Monarch Trophy
- McLaren Vale Wine Show 2021, Best Shiraz Predominent Blend Trophy
- The Wine Front, October 2021, Campbell Mattison - 92 Points
