Dandelion Vineyards, McLaren Vale (Australia) Shiraz – Riesling 2018

 This bottling is long on white pepper that’s managed beautifully by rich black and blue berry fruit, and the Riesling serves to prop up the floral note in the aroma profile while adding some acidity on the palate.  There’s some firmness here, so decant near term or age a few years — then bring on the meats!  Any kind will do.  A Platinum Award winner at the 2020 Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition.