Dandelion Vineyards, Wonderland of the Eden Valley Riesling 2009

BACKGROUND
Dandelion Vineyards are proven plantings that have stood the test of time. Our wish is to nurture the unique character of these vineyards and express their terroir in our wines. To capture variety, vintage and vineyard requires and enlightened approach. “When I see a weed I see the Devil is an old grower's mantra, but we encourage the humble Dandelion amongst the vines as they suppress winter weeds, provide mulch in summer, and their Wishing Clocks to blow off in Spring.”

Dandelion Vineyards is a unique fusion of vineyards and vignerons. Our wines represent decades of experience, blending the fruit of our heirloom vineyards with the finest traditions of artisan winemaking. The Lionheart of Dandelion Vineyards is our old vine Barossa vineyard. From these ancient, gnarled vines, many over a hundred years of age, are not only surviving but thriving on their own roots in some of the oldest soils on the planet.

WINEMAKING
The free run juice was then fermented in small stainless steel tanks between 11 and 14 degrees Celsius. This Wonderland of the Eden Valley has a high level of natural acidity, (7.6 grams per litre) a pH of 3.17 and although bone dry and alcohol of only 12.5%.

500 cases only of 2009 Wonderland of the Eden Valley Riesling were immediately bottled without fining or filtration to capture the essence of the vineyard and is ready to drink immediately, or cellar for decades.

AWARDS

TROPHY -BRIDGEMAN BEEFSTEAK AND BURGUNDY CLUB - CLASSES 1 TO 6 - BEST DRY WHITE
2009 Royal Brisbane Wine Show 2009 Wonderland of the Eden Valley Riesling

TOP GOLD MEDAL - CLASS 1
2009 Royal Brisbane Wine Show 2009 Wonderland of the Eden Valley Riesling

GOLD MEDAL
2010 Barossa Valley Wine Show- 2009 Wonderland of the Eden Valley Riesling

TROPHY - BEST SMALL PRODUCER
2010 Barossa Valley Wine Show 2009 Wonderland of the Eden Valley Riesling

BLUE-GOLD
2010 Sydney International Top 100 Wine Competition 2009 Wonderland of the Eden Valley Riesling

REVIEWS
2010 Wonderland of the Eden Valley Riesling
Score: 93 POINTS
Review by: Nick Stock , WBM100
A Riesling from this experienced team showing plenty of pure crystaline Eden Valley appeal., fine lemon crystal and ethereal fragrance. The palate is cut even and straight bringing bright citrus flavour in on fine acid lines.

2009 Wonderland of the Eden Valley Riesling
Review by: Chris Shanahan , Canberra Times

2009 Wonderland of the Eden Valley Riesling
Score: 93 +++
Review by: Philip White , Independent Weekly Adelaide

2009 Wonderland of the Eden Valley Riesling
Score: 95 POINTS

Review by: James Halliday , Australian Wine Companion 2010 Edition

TASTING NOTES
Pristine pale straw with almost fluorescent green tinges. Bursting fruit freshness, with invigorating, intense smells of lime skin, citrus blossom, green apple, ripe guavas and cinnamon spice. Opens with crisp and crunchy fruit flavours lime sorbet, stone-fruit , including apricot as well as classic mandarin citrus on the mid palate, developing into rich lemon meringue tart-like flavour but still with a refreshing steely minerality, balanced with racy, slate-like acidity.

Other Vintages
2010 | 2011 | 2012 |

DRINK
Drink either immediately as an aperitif, or with almost any dish from spring salads to seriously spicy curries. With bottle age, the Wonderland of Eden Valley will open with more toast /custard aromas and flavours, softer fruits so then will be well paired with classic dishes such as soufflés and any cooked seafood.

WINEMAKER
Elena Brooks BSc (Oneology) Adelaide

SPECIFICS
Alcohol: 12.5%
TA: 7.6g/L
pH: 3.17
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Latitude 34°37’58” South.
Longitude 139°05’28” East.
Altitude 1501 Feet = 457 Metres

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Wish you were here. Carl Lindner & Brad Rey, Vignerons, Zar Brooks, Typist, Elena Brooks, Winemaker