Dark, expressive and beautifully assured, Lioness opens with ripe blackberry, black cherry and damson, layered with notes of dark chocolate, liquorice and warm spice. The palate is generous yet controlled, delivering plush McLaren Vale fruit wrapped in fine, velvety tannins and lifted by a savoury freshness that keeps everything in balance. There is depth and warmth here, but also clarity and shape, finishing long, smooth and confidently composed.

For when: you want richness that still feels elegant and intentional.
Pairs with: grilled lamb, beef short ribs, charred vegetables, or dishes with depth and spice.
If this wine were… a confident lead who commands the room without raising their voice.

Dandelion Vineyards is the project of Elena Brooks and Zar Brooks, known for crafting site-driven wines that celebrate South Australia’s great vineyard regions. Sourced from McLaren Vale, where ancient soils and cooling coastal influences shape wines of generosity and natural balance, Lioness reflects a thoughtful approach to Shiraz that favours texture and harmony over sheer power. Careful vineyard selection and sensitive winemaking allow the fruit to lead, resulting in a wine that captures McLaren Vale’s richness with refinement and restraint.