Dandelion Vineyards Moonrise Kingdom of McLaren Vale Shiraz Grenache Petite Sira 2023

Indulge in a “Commanding” 96pt Shiraz Grenache Petite Sirah (Durif) blend from the excellent Elena Brooks. “65/20/15% shiraz/grenache/petite syrah, all from the base Firehawk Farm vineyard; élevage for 12 months in a third new French oak, the balance seasoned. While not quite impenetrable, this is very deep in colour, which foretells of a wine of considerable presence. This is revealed to be so as it uncurls in a wave of boysenberry, blueberry conserve, blackberry pastille, bastourma, panforte, violet liqueur, dried lavender, vanilla and caramel cream. It’s a commanding thing, the grenache subsumed, yet no doubt impacting the assemblage. The overall feel is of layered detail and clarity, of power without force. Super. 96pts” (Marcus Ellis, The Halliday Wine Companion). For Gabriella Poy in The Real review it’s a “a modern style full-bodied McLaren Vale red that doesn't stint on flavour yet leads with freshness and detail”“Heady notes of crushed violet, berry compote, vanilla pod and raspberry licorice make way for a plushly fruited and structured core. In its youth this powerhouse offers balance and freshness, setting it up for a long life.” 94pts.