Dark-purple and bright and lustrous and beaming. Crushed fresh blackberries and blackberry compote. Finely and freshly ground white pepper from your inherited pepper mill. A selection of green and dried herbs from a just-weeded herb patch. Cocoa powder, schist, black olives very mildly cured, bay leaf. Meatiness and yet a confectionary element to the aromas. An opulently inky texture and grip is the first striking feature of this red blend. Warm, dark fruits; earth mixed with plum skins and plum stone. The leafiness of mataro dries out the back palate whilst the grenache leads the fruity, berried, rustic luxury. And the shiraz takes you to a higher place. There’s softness and roundness here, but also definition and delineation. A versatile red with any sort of company, no matter how odd or even.

• Vintage: 2023
• Varietal: Grenache Blends
• Brand: Dandelion Vineyards
• Region: Barossa
• Country: Australia
• Pack Size: 750mL
• Closure: Screw Cap