Dandelion Damsel of the Barossa Merlot 2023

Name: Dandelion Damsel of the Barossa Merlot 2023
Brand: Dandelion
SKU: NEGDANDEL5-12
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About this Wine

Red-black and purple in colour by candlelight; brighter at luncheon. Primary merlot aromatics of plum, tomato and blueberry. Tobacco and spice creep in, then the aromatic and bouquet amalgam of cured meats, dates, pastrami, and smoked hock bones. Oak’s bouquet is never too extroverted, however; indeed, it is gentle and helping, like flowers in Winter, to borrow from the old Russian phrase. Tension and texture and powdery tannins sweep across and along your palate. Acidity extenuates the sense of length, but then comes a powerful yet polite fruit depth. Reduced red and black berries are at the core, which both propels and draws flavour and interest. Integrated, savoury, but giving; restful yet vital. The fruit flavours ring like a soft, distant bell.

Type	Red Wine
Varietal(s)	Merlot
Country	Australia
Region	Barossa Valley
Brand	Dandelion
Vintage	2023

Barossa Valley Wine

The Barossa Valley wine region has historically and currently still is one of Australia's most prestigious premium wine producing regions. Located just 60km north east of Adelaide city centre, the climate there is very hot and dry which is perfect for the big bold reds the area is famous for.

A straight Shiraz is what Barossa is most well known for, however Rhone blends, such as Shiraz Cabernet are also very popular. While much less prevalent, white wines (Chardonnay, Riesling, Semillon) are planted on the higher altitude hillsides where the ocean breeze cools temperatures down to a level suitable for producing these varieties as well.

Some of Australia's earliest Shiraz plantings can be found here dating as far back as the 1850's. While not always a guarantee of quality, it might be worth seeking out and trying one of the region's "old vine shiraz" if you haven't yet.

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