2023 Little Giant Barossa Shiraz

Old-vine Barossa Shiraz with big flavour and ridiculous value, packed into the signature little bottle.

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Big flavour, little bottle. That’s the whole idea here, and the 2023 Little Giant Barossa Shiraz nails it. Sourced from old vines across the Valley, it’s everything you want in a Barossa red – dark fruit, a bit of spice, smooth edges – without the hefty price tag.

The cooler 2023 vintage gave ripe, generous fruit but with a nice kick of freshness too, so while it’s got plenty of oomph, it’s not over the top. A short spell in old oak rounds it out, keeping it juicy and ready to drink from the moment you crack the cap.

For the money, it’s pretty hard to beat. Proper Barossa character, small-batch made, and the kind of wine that disappears way too quickly once it’s open.

Summary: The southern hairy-nose wombat is smaller than other wombats but is stocky, robust and the proud state emblem of South Australia. Like the might of the little wombat, Little Giant is crafted from premium regional South Australian fruit from established vineyards that deliver character and interest well above their size and weight.

Hand-crafted and made with minimal additions and preservatives, these are wines made of the vineyard. The grapes are picked at optimal ripeness, minimally handled in the winery and fruit vibrancy is not hidden by non-essential artifact. Seeking first and foremost fruit expression, drinkability and to be a great accompaniment to food. Don’t let the size fool you, these are wines you’ll want to drink.

Winemaking: Little Giant Shiraz is crafted from fruit sourced from select premium vineyards of both the Barossa Valley and Eden Valley. Picked in the cool of the morning to retain freshness, the fruit is de-stemming and fermented in stainless steel tanks. The wine then spent nine moths in used large format French and American oak barrels to build structure whilst softening the palate and develop flavour complexity without overt extraction of oak characters.

Tasting Note: The wine displays more elegance and lift through the cooler Eden Valley fruit which adds terrific aromatic lift, interest, and freshness. This is a contemporary Barossa Shiraz having spent maturation time in older oak adding subtle vanilla and chocolate nuances. There’s softness on the finish while maintaining freshness and vibrancy. Pair with a classic beef and mushroom pie.

Price Bracket $30 or Less
Type Red
Body Full Bodied
Variety Shiraz
Country Australia
Region Barossa Valley
Australian State SA
Size 750ml
Vintage 2023
Closure Screw Cap

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