{"product_id":"roussanne-honeypot-of-the-barossa-dandelion-vineyard-barossa-valley-south-australia","title":"Roussanne - 'Honeypot of the Barossa' - Dandelion Vineyard - Barossa Valley - South Australia","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"MuiPaper-root MuiAccordion-root accordion_accordion__I9cut accordion_producer__roSqQ Mui-expanded MuiAccordion-rounded MuiPaper-elevation1 MuiPaper-rounded\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiCollapse-root MuiCollapse-entered\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiCollapse-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiCollapse-wrapperInner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"region\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiAccordionDetails-root accordion_producerAccordion__OujSI\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eDandelion Vineyards is the venture of talented winemaker Elena Brooks, and her husband Zar. Their project makes wines from the Barossa and Eden Valleys, Fleurieu, the Adelaide Hills and McLaren Vale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eElena hails from Bulgaria. Her mother worked for a local producer, and so much of Elena’s childhood was spent in a winery. After the fall of the Soviet Union, Bulgaria’s rich winemaking history attracted visiting winemakers from across the globe. As a result, Elena met many international winemakers visiting her mother's workplace. As the only English speaker, she began interpreting barrel room tastings for these visitors at the age of 12. By 15 she was well-versed in the ins and outs of the winemaking process and by 16 she had made her first wine. After formal study and stints making wine worldwide, Elena eventually settled in McLaren Vale with Zar and founded Dandelion Vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eNick Stock, one of Australia’s leading journalists, wrote about Dandelion Vineyards saying, “The approach is remarkably simple and sees Elena making wine from a suite of beautiful old vineyards across that blessed curve that runs from the Barossa, up through the Eden Valley and Adelaide Hills and down into McLaren Vale.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eThe ‘blessed curve’ Nick refers to, is at the heart of what Dandelion does. Elena’s ‘Lionheart of the Barossa’ is a classic Barossa Shiraz, and offers remarkable value, while the ‘Menagerie of the Barossa’ is an opulent, Grenache-dominant, field blend. The latest addition, `Honeypot of the Barossa` Roussanne, is beautifully fresh with a savoury, saline finish. Moving up into the Eden Valley, the ‘Red Queen’ is the wine for which Elena has been crowned ‘Winemaker of the Show’, while the ‘Wonderland’ Riesling, from a gnarled and venerable vineyard planted in 1912, is outstanding. The 'Enchanted Garden' vineyard was planted in 1910 and thrives to this day, producing a pure, powerful and elegant Riesling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eThe McLaren Vale wines show the tremendous generosity and freshness that marks out this fine region. The ‘Lioness of McLaren Vale’ has impressive purity of fruit, while the ‘Lion’s Tooth’ is given more vibrancy by including Riesling in the blend. The ‘Pride of Fleurieu’ Cabernet has lovely berry fruit and is a reminder of how undervalued this variety is in Australia. Like all Dandelion Vineyards wines, the extremely old ‘Legacy of Australia’ Pedro Ximénez is a real treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiPaper-root MuiAccordion-root accordion_accordion__I9cut Mui-expanded MuiAccordion-rounded MuiPaper-elevation1 MuiPaper-rounded\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-disabled=\"false\" role=\"button\" class=\"MuiButtonBase-root MuiAccordionSummary-root Mui-expanded\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiAccordionSummary-content Mui-expanded\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-h5\"\u003eVineyard\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-h5\"\u003eDandelion Vineyards source fruit from trusted growers whose plantings have stood the test of time. This Honeypot Roussanne was made entirely from Helen and Mark O’Brien’s remarkable vineyard, situated at an elevation of 267 metres in the Barossa Valley. Vines are 20 years old, planted on sandy loam over ironstone-riddled clay\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-h5\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-h5\"\u003eThe lead up to the 2024 season was characterised by significant rainfall in June, followed by a dry spring. Variable fruit set and frost impacted the yield potential, however rain at the beginning of December assisted canopy and berry development and good soil moisture levels supported vine growth well into January. The mild summer weather eventually warmed up and dried out, with some short bursts of heat, leading into a warm, dry autumn, which delivered optimal maturity and ripeness in the fruit. Attention to detail in the vineyard resulted in excellent fruit with intensity, stunning acidity and freshness.\u003c\/h5\u003e\nVinification\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiPaper-root MuiAccordion-root accordion_accordion__I9cut Mui-expanded MuiAccordion-rounded MuiPaper-elevation1 MuiPaper-rounded\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiCollapse-root MuiCollapse-entered\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiCollapse-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiCollapse-wrapperInner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"region\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiAccordionDetails-root\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eWhole bunches of Roussanne were picked by hand in the cool, early morning. After gentle crushing the free run juice was cool fermented in stainless steel tanks to retain fresh aromatics in the wine. The wine sat on fine lees for three months without bâtonnage and then was racked and bottled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiPaper-root MuiAccordion-root accordion_accordion__I9cut Mui-expanded MuiAccordion-rounded MuiPaper-elevation1 MuiPaper-rounded\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-disabled=\"false\" role=\"button\" class=\"MuiButtonBase-root MuiAccordionSummary-root Mui-expanded\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiAccordionSummary-content Mui-expanded\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-h5\"\u003eTasting Notes \u0026amp; Technical Details\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-h5\"\u003eO\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003en the nose, there are fresh and striking aromas of beeswax, mandarin zest, rosemary flowers and green apple, with hints of oyster shell. The palate is crisp and fresh with vibrant acidity that balances the richness and texture of Roussanne. The finish is long and refreshing.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dandelion Vineyard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57878227190134,"sku":null,"price":16.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2687\/4248\/files\/Honeypot__250x500_43e3cd62-2cdb-4a0e-92a9-484c68543411.png?v=1778928356","url":"https:\/\/somersetwinecompany.com\/products\/roussanne-honeypot-of-the-barossa-dandelion-vineyard-barossa-valley-south-australia","provider":"The Somerset Wine Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}