{"product_id":"dandelion-vineyards-2023-pride-of-the-fleurieu-cabernet-sauvignon","title":"Dandelion Vineyards 2023 \"Pride of the Fleurieu\" Cabernet Sauvignon","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDandelion Vineyards 2023 \"Pride of the Fleurieu\" Cabernet Sauvignon is a vibrant, deeply concentrated expression of the varietal from South Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula. This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from the 22-year-old vines of the Stranger's Reach Vineyard, which benefits from maritime breezes coming off the Great Southern Ocean and Lake Alexandrina. Following a long, cool growing season, the hand-picked fruit was fermented in open barrels and aged for 18 months in predominantly older French oak barriques (with 10% new oak), resulting in an approachable yet highly structured profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIn the glass, the wine presents a deep, dark purple hue accented by bright violet highlights along the rim. The aromatic profile is complex and layered, bursting with primary fruit notes of cassis, blackberry, raspberry, and bright blueberry. These fruit characteristics are seamlessly interwoven with typical regional and varietal indicators like menthol, eucalyptus, tomato foliage, and anise, underscored by a classic, subtle \"cigar box\" cedar and oak spice from barrel maturation. On the savory and taut palate, the wine delivers full-bodied weight and incredible fruit density. Juicy dark fruits, mulberry, and plum flavors take center stage, supported by a refreshing, \"hiding-in-plain-sight\" acidity and framed by fine, youthful, and powdery tannins that ensure a long, lingering, and structured finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eGiven the wine's powerful tannic structure and intense fruit density, it demands to be paired with rich proteins that help soften the mouth-coating tannins and elevate its bright acidity. Excellent food pairings include prime cuts of grilled red meat such as an espresso-crusted ribeye or a peppercorn-sauced steak, where the marbled fat cuts directly through the wine's structure. Hearty roasted meats like garlic-rubbed lamb chops, succulent venison, or wild game stews also make exceptional partners. For sophisticated vegetarian options, a rich wild mushroom ragu, a hearty portobello mushroom risotto, or miso-glazed caramelized carrots provide the necessary depth of savory umami to beautifully complement the wine's underlying tobacco and herbal complexities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e750ml\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor's Wine Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68339953565917,"sku":null,"price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/5318\/files\/add8ded.png?v=1793295973","url":"https:\/\/taylorswineshop.com\/products\/dandelion-vineyards-2023-pride-of-the-fleurieu-cabernet-sauvignon","provider":"Taylor's Wine Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}