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‘Legacy of Australia’ XXXO Pedro Ximénez, Dandelion Vineyards, 375ml

‘Legacy of Australia’ XXXO Pedro Ximénez, Dandelion Vineyards, 375ml

Barossa Valley, Australia

The Amber Heirloom

Deep amber in colour, with an extraordinary perfume of crème brûlée, dried fig, raisin and candied citrus peel. Almond biscuit, maple syrup and toffee follow, joined by the complex nutty character that comes only with extensive maturation.

Luxuriously sweet and richly textured, yet lifted by vibrant acidity that prevents the wine from ever feeling heavy. Layers of apricot, caramel, roasted nuts and dried fruit build towards a powerful, gently drying finish. Serve lightly chilled and pour in small measures. A little of this remarkable fortified wine goes a very long way.

For when: Dinner is finished, but nobody is ready to leave.

Pairs with: Sticky toffee pudding, dark chocolate truffles, vanilla ice cream, Christmas pudding, blue cheese or roasted almonds.

Dandelion Vineyards is the creation of winemaker Elena Brooks and her husband, Zar. Elena grew up around winemaking in Bulgaria, produced her first wine at just 16 and later gained experience around the world before settling in South Australia. The estate works with distinctive old vineyards across the Barossa and Eden Valleys, McLaren Vale, Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu Peninsula, combining historic vines with sensitive, hands-on winemaking.

Legacy of Australia comes from Pedro Ximénez vines averaging around 30 years old and continues a fortified-wine tradition begun by the Lindner family in 1944. The finished wine is hand-blended and bottled without fining or filtration, preserving the depth and complexity of its long maturation. Made from 100% Pedro Ximénez, it contains 186g/L residual sugar, balanced by 7.09g/L acidity. Alcohol: 18.5%.

Whats in the bottle
100% Pedro Ximénez

Notable Awards
95 points, Huon Hooke, The Real Review

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Dandelion Vineyards is the creation of winemaker Elena Brooks and her husband, Zar. Born in Bulgaria, Elena spent much of her childhood around a local winery where her mother worked. She made her first wine at just 16 before completing formal studies and gaining experience across several international wine regions.

After settling in South Australia, Elena began working with distinctive vineyards across the Barossa and Eden Valleys, McLaren Vale, Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu Peninsula. Dandelion’s approach centres on finding exceptional parcels, particularly mature and historically important vineyards, and allowing each site to retain its individual identity.

The wines combine generous South Australian fruit with freshness, balance and a sensitive approach to oak. Traditional techniques are used where they bring character, but the aim is always clarity and pleasure rather than excessive extraction or intervention.

Legacy of Australia occupies a special place within the range. Its connection to the Lindner family’s fortified Pedro Ximénez, first created in 1944, preserves an increasingly rare part of Australia’s winemaking heritage. The result is both a compelling dessert wine and a liquid record of generations of Barossa craftsmanship.

Legacy of Australia is made from 100% Pedro Ximénez grown on Barossa Valley vines averaging approximately 30 years old. The Lindner family has cultivated the variety and produced fortified wine in the region since 1944, providing the historic foundation for this non-vintage blend.

The wine is made using traditional artisanal methods before being carefully hand-blended. It is bottled without fining or filtration, preserving its concentration, texture and mature complexity.

Residual sugar of 186g/L provides considerable richness, balanced by 7.09g/L total acidity and a pH of 3.33. Alcohol: 18.5%. Bottle size: 37.5cl.