Dandelion Menagerie of the Barossa Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2024

The strong ’24 release sees a blend of 58/22/20% grenache/shiraz/mataro matured for 12 months in seasoned French oak. Bright crimson with a wave of ripe satsuma plum, red cherry and blueberry fruits with some cranberry lift and hints of Medina spice, dried citrus rind, meadow flowers, Chinese barbecue shop, turned earth, cold tea, anise and chocolate-dipped raspberries. Medium weighted with a freshness to its travel, pure, savoury fruit, fine, sandy tannins and a real easy-drinking style. Drink from: 2026. Drink by: 2038. Special Value. (Dave Brookes,winecompanion.com.au,March 23, 2025)