Dandelion Vineyards, McLaren Vale (South Australia) 2021

 I don’t know if the fanciful name is a nod to Wes Anderson’s great motion picture, but I would say that the wine delivers the same combination of whimsy and depth that the film does.  A blend of Shiraz, Grenache and Petite Sirah, it’s bold in front, bolder in the middle and layered and deep on the finish.  I’m digging the blackberry liqueur vibe here – presented in dry style, it just works.