Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Dandelion Vineyards
Show	2025
Class	30
Entry Number	30#3
Brand	Dandelion Vineyards
Wine Name	March Hare of the Barossa Mataro
Vintage	2023
Origin	Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name	Tam and Jessie Auricht
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Silver
Overall Score	90
Judge 1	inky dark colour, very ripe aromas of slightly overripe blackberries, rich and fleshy, cedar spice, firm chunky tannin
Judge 2	tight nose but spiced plum skin and purple fruit peeking. red florals. morish spice, cocoa shavings and freshness of fruit on palate. tannins fine, acid drive. Just lacks a bit of fruit weight and energyfor more.
Judge 3	ripe blueberries, blackberries, dusted oak spice is present, but good fruit concentration on the nose. firm tannins with integrated blue and black fruits, oak is not overpowering
Associate Judge	dried plum, nice sweetness, balance tannin structure with nice rich dark fruits spectrum.

Varietal: Mataro / Mourvèdre / Monastrell, GI: Barossa, 100%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing Method	Conventional

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Open Fermenter 100%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 100%
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	460
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	Elena Brooks