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Dandelion Vineyards

2021

‘Enchanted Garden of the Eden Valley’

Riesling   |   Eden Valley - Australia
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About

The “Enchanted Garden” was planted in 1910 and thrives to this day, a seven-acre Eden Valley Vine Garden lovingly tended by Sue and Stuart Woodman. Elena always knew this would be one of the most special vineyards in the Dandelion family and it was a relationship that Zar had with the Woodman’s to make this happen.

Whole bunches were hand-picked the first week of March then de-stemmed without crushing the fruit to fill the press exactly. Juice from the free run and pressings were separated then fermented in small tanks at a cool temperature, between 35º-55ºF for a long fermenation. The wine has a high level of natural acidity, 6.4 grams per liter, a pH of 3.49 and although bone dry, only 11% alcohol. The wine was bottled directly from tank without fining and with a very coarse filtration to capture the essence of the vineyard, a looking glass if you will, and is ready to drink immediately or cellar for decades.

Stats

  • Grapes: 100% Riesling
  • Vineyard: Woodman's Enchanted Garden Vineyard
  • Vine Age: 110-years-old
  • Soil Type: Quartz riddled clay-loam
  • Viticulture: Conventional
  • Fermentation: Inoculated – stainless-steel
  • Aging: 10 months in stainless steel
  • Alcohol: 11%
  • Residual Sugar: 0.5 g/L
  • pH: 3.49
  • Total Acidity: 6.4 g/L
  • Total SO2: 116 ppm
  • Total Production: 750 cases
  • UPC: 9342160000744

Tasting Note

Pale, white-gold in color with engaging luminescence. The nose is fresh, with aromas of red apples (fruit and skin) and floral musk. The palate demands your attention. It is citric and succulent. Acid line and length act like train tracks along which glide mineral salts, slate, and fresh-running Alpine river water.

Press & Reviews

James Suckling

93

"Some herbs, spice and fresh lime and lemon-peel aromas on offer here, with a light peppery edge, too. The plate is framed in zesty acidity and holds fresh apple and ice fruit flavor. Chalky, fresh and dry finish. Drink or hold. Screw cap."

The Wine Front

91

"Fancy florid name, for hopefully, a fancy floral wine. Floral, lavender and lily, slightly nutty honey edge over ripe lemon and lime. Good amount of flavour, firm zesty acidity, light powdery texture and a sour-edged finish of good length. Showing some development, and pretty good to drink over the short term. Good." - Gary Walsh
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Dandelion Vineyards

Region


Eden Valley

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Australia

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