{"title":"Elephant in the Room","description":"\u003cp\u003eCelebrating varietals that fit the modern occasion, Elephant in the Room wines are crafted to deliver their signature big, full-flavoured sophistication, with overwhelming consistency and character.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-elephant-in-the-room-red-collection-australia","title":"The Elephant In The Room Red Collection (Australia)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe Elephant in the Room wines are proudly large in scale and expansive in flavour, and these boistrous reds are no exception.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tIgnoring fashion and braving the scorn “wine thought police” Elephant in the Room was created to give consumers exactly what they want – full bodied and mouth-filling wines that deliver maximum pleasure. Each wine is sourced from slow-ripening cool climate vineyards in the Limestone Coast of South Australia and partially matured in French Oak before final blending and bottling by Corey Ryan.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tCollection includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003e2 x Elephant In The Room Palatial South Australia Pinot Noir 2018 (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 red-v2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 uppercase\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwarded 87\/100 Points \u0026amp; 4 Stars:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Feb 2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Bright, fruity and friendly, this likable pinot shows sweet plum, cherry, floral and spice aromas on the nose, followed by a succulent palate that is smooth and supple. Attractively fruited and silky, this is immediately appealing with its youthful fruit flavours\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Feb 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tDark blood red in colour with a expressive nose of ripe plums, dark berries and a hint of forest floor. The palate is fruit-driven with a core of supple red berry and cherry flavours highlighted by smoky spice complexity. Bright acidity and fine tannins provide definition to the long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003ci\u003eAlc: 13.5%\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003e2 x Elephant In The Room Stupendous Langhorne Creek Shiraz 2018 (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 red-v2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 uppercase\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwarded 91\/100 Points \u0026amp; 4.5 Stars: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSam Kim, Wine Orbit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Up front and fruit expressive, this tasty shiraz shows blackberry, spiced plum, vanilla, roasted nut and dark spice aromas on the nose. It is succulent and plump on the palate with lovely weight and velvety mouthfeel, leading to a lengthy delectable finish\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tDark purple colour with lifted notes of red berry and blackcurrants framed by violet overtones and subtle cedarwood spice. The palate is dense and plush with flavours of blood plum, blueberry and spice with a supple, slippery mouthfeel framed by subtle oak toast and fine tannins. A generous wine, packed full of flavour that is ready to drink now or will cellar for up to 10 year.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cem\u003eAlc: 14.5%\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003e2 x Elephant In The Room Whopping Limestone Coast Merlot 2018 (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 red-v2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 uppercase\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwarded 90\/100 Points \u0026amp; 4.5 Stars:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Sam Kim, Wine Orbit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"It is fabulously fruited and sweetly expressed on the nose showing Black Doris plum, blueberry compote, thyme, vanilla and cocoa characters, leading to a succulent palate that is plump and silky. The wine offers youthful fruit intensity and supple mouthfeel, finishing long and delectable. At its best: now to 2022\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis Merlot is a medium boded but full-flavoured wine with text book cooler vintage Merlot characters of dark berry fruit with bright colours and youthful flavours. The palate has a plushness and light, fifine tannin structure and fresh acidity tying it all together. Red and black fruits are the hall mark with subtle leaf and milk chocolate notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cem\u003eAlc: 13.5%\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"WineDirect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488094331197,"sku":null,"price":95.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/13385-1.jpg?v=1729030535"},{"product_id":"the-elephant-in-the-room-red-collection-australia-01","title":"The Elephant In The Room Red Collection (Australia) (01)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe Elephant in the Room wines are proudly large in scale and expansive in flavour, and these boistrous reds are no exception.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tIgnoring fashion and braving the scorn “wine thought police” Elephant in the Room was created to give consumers exactly what they want – full bodied and mouth-filling wines that deliver maximum pleasure. Each wine is sourced from slow-ripening cool climate vineyards in the Limestone Coast of South Australia and partially matured in French Oak before final blending and bottling by Corey Ryan.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tCollection includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003e1 x Elephant In The Room Palatial South Australia Pinot Noir 2018 (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 red-v2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAWARDED 87\/100 POINTS \u0026amp; 4 STARS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Feb 2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Bright, fruity and friendly, this likable pinot shows sweet plum, cherry, floral and spice aromas on the nose, followed by a succulent palate that is smooth and supple. Attractively fruited and silky, this is immediately appealing with its youthful fruit flavours\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Feb 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tDark blood red in colour with a expressive nose of ripe plums, dark berries and a hint of forest floor. The palate is fruit-driven with a core of supple red berry and cherry flavours highlighted by smoky spice complexity. Bright acidity and fine tannins provide definition to the long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cem\u003eAlc: 13.5%\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003e2 x Elephant In The Room Stupendous Langhorne Creek Shiraz 2018 (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 red-v2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAWARDED 91\/100 POINTS \u0026amp; 4.5 STARS: \u003c\/strong\u003eSam Kim, Wine Orbit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Up front and fruit expressive, this tasty shiraz shows blackberry, spiced plum, vanilla, roasted nut and dark spice aromas on the nose. It is succulent and plump on the palate with lovely weight and velvety mouthfeel, leading to a lengthy delectable finish\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tDark purple colour with lifted notes of red berry and blackcurrants framed by violet overtones and subtle cedarwood spice. The palate is dense and plush with flavours of blood plum, blueberry and spice with a supple, slippery mouthfeel framed by subtle oak toast and fine tannins. A generous wine, packed full of flavour that is ready to drink now or will cellar for up to 10 year.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cem\u003eAlc: 14.5%\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003e1 x Elephant In The Room Whopping Limestone Coast Merlot 2018 (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 red-v2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAWARDED 90\/100 POINTS \u0026amp; 4.5 STARS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sam Kim, Wine Orbit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"It is fabulously fruited and sweetly expressed on the nose showing Black Doris plum, blueberry compote, thyme, vanilla and cocoa characters, leading to a succulent palate that is plump and silky. The wine offers youthful fruit intensity and supple mouthfeel, finishing long and delectable. At its best: now to 2022\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis Merlot is a medium boded but full-flavoured wine with text book cooler vintage Merlot characters of dark berry fruit with bright colours and youthful flavours. The palate has a plushness and light, fifine tannin structure and fresh acidity tying it all together. Red and black fruits are the hall mark with subtle leaf and milk chocolate notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cem\u003eAlc: 13.5%\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003e2 x \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElephant in the Room Limestone Mammoth Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 red-v2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 uppercase\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwarded Gold Medal:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLondon Wine Competition 2020\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 red-v2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 uppercase\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwarded 90\/100 Points \u0026amp; 4.5 Stars: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSam Kim, Wine Orbit, Apr 2020\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Beautifully ripe and fragrant, the wine shows sweet plum, dark cherry, thyme and toasted nut characters on the nose with a hint of cocoa. The palate is succulent and rounded with plump mouthfeel and silky texture, finishing long and smooth. It’s fruit forward and immediately appealing\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, April 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tA lifted and expressive nose of red berries, blackcurrants with distinct hints of earthy tobacco. The palate is fruit-driven and vibrant with a juicy core of supple berried fruits, plums and cassis building to a ripe and mouth-filling back palate. The wine displays varietal leafy notes and provides an authentic Cabernet with bright acidity and a long finish. While drinking well now it will improve with up to five years cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cem\u003eAlc: 13.5%\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 red-v2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eVintages may change.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"WineDirect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488176709949,"sku":null,"price":95.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/15269-1.jpg?v=1729031137"},{"product_id":"elephant-in-the-room-limestone-mammoth-cabernet-sauvignon-2021-australia","title":"Elephant In The Room Limestone Mammoth Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 (Australia)","description":"\u003cp\u003eTypical Cabernet nose of blackcurrants with notes of earthy tobacco. The palate is fruit-driven and vibrant with a juicy core of supple berried fruits, dark chocolate and cassis building to a ripe and mouth-filling back palate. The wine displays leafy notes and provides an authentic Cabernet flavour with bright acidity and a long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from established vineyards in the coastal Mount Benson district of the limestone coast. The sheltered aspect and consistent temperatures combine to ensure the retention of natural acidity in the elegant fruit harvested whilst promoting long, slow flavour development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf 2020 was all about the heat, then 2021 will be remembered as the wet season. In many parts of Australia, it was unseasonably wet in winter but not at critical times to do damage nor impact the resultant ripeness of the grapes. A cool and dry summer meant even ripening was achieved between dry and rainy spells and the ensuing fruit quality was excellent and for once yields were up making for a bumper harvest in 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePartially hand harvested before de-stemming primarily in closed fermenters with pump overs with a portion of open fermenters. All components blended post fermentation before two thirds were matured in stainless steel and one third was matured in French oak for nine months months before bottling with minimal fining, filtration and sulphur addition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Elephant in the Room wines are proudly large in scale and expansive in flavour. Ignoring fashion and braving the scorn of the “wine thought police.” Elephant in the Room was created to give consumers exactly what they want – full bodied and mouth-filling wines that deliver maximum pleasure. 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At its best: now to 2025\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Oct 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tPale in colour with a lifted nose of redcurrants, rosehip, lemon citrus and subtle spices. The palate is light in body, elegant and refined. The wine builds nicely through the red berried fruit to a beautifully balanced palate wrapped in layers of complexity and texture. The finish is long, dry and refreshing and will partner many fresh cuisines or even simply a sunny afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tSourced from established vineyards in the coastal Robe district of the limestone coast. The sheltered aspect and consistent temperatures combine to ensure the retention of natural acidity in the elegant fruit harvested.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe winter and spring prior to the 2023 vintage was generally a little wetter and cooler than what is usual, delaying the start of vintage and meaning some extra care was required through the growing period. Whilst the vintage was indeed later than usual, there were some really beautiful parcels of fruit that benefited from being grown in sites where the slower ripening simply enabled flavour ripeness to be achieved with character \u0026amp; balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tPicked partially by hand. The majority of the blend was vinified in stainless steel with high solids and oxidative handling with fifteen barrel fermented with lees stirring. About forty percent was aged in medium toast two and three year old French oak barriques for six months to add complexity before full malolactic fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe Elephant in the Room wines are proudly large in scale and expansive in flavour. Created to deliver full bodied and mouth-filling wines, Elephant in the Room gives consumers what they want- quality, flavour and something to talk about. Each wine is sourced from slow-ripening cool climate vineyards and partially matured in French Oak before final blending and bottling by Corey Ryan.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"WineDirectSPW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488528507197,"sku":"SPELRS23AU06","price":95.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/23248-1.jpg?v=1729033863"},{"product_id":"elephant-in-the-room-stupendous-langhorne-creek-shiraz-2021-australia","title":"Elephant In The Room Stupendous Langhorne Creek Shiraz 2021 (Australia)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eBlackberry\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eWarm spice\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eSupple finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"It's splendidly ripe and fragrant, showing blackberry, warm spice, hazelnut and subtle cocoa notes on the nose. The palate is equally attractive with excellent weight and plump mouthfeel, finishing long and supple. At its best: now to 2027\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Oct 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tDeep purple colour with aromatic notes of red berry and blackcurrants framed by violet overtones and subtle cedarwood spice. The palate is dense and plush with flavours of blood plum, chocolate, blueberry and spice with a supple, slippery mouthfeel framed by subtle oak toast and fine tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tAn absolute terrific vintage for this southern wine region of South Australia. Brilliant conditions throughout the ripening period enabled the development of richly scented, ripe and flavour-filled fruit with a finesse in acidity of the great years. Tannins are lovely and ripe and will provide ample shape and structure for cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tSourced from a selection of mature, dry-grown vineyards in Langhorne Creek managed by Jim Zerella. The fruit is partially hand-harvested before de-stemming and cool fermentation in small two tonne open fermenters with regular hand plunging. Matured in seasoned French oak (20% new French) for six months before bottling with minimal filtration and sulphur addition.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe Elephant in the Room wines are proudly large in scale and expansive in flavour. Created to deliver full bodied and mouth-filling wines, Elephant in the Room gives consumers what they want- quality, flavour and something to talk about. 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Whilst the vintage was indeed later than usual, there were some really beautiful parcels of fruit that benefited from being grown in sites where the slower ripening simply enabled flavour ripeness to be achieved with character \u0026amp; balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePicked partially by hand. The majority of the blend was vinified in stainless steel with high solids and oxidative handling with fifteen barrel fermented with lees stirring. About forty percent was aged in medium toast two and three year old French oak barriques for six months to add complexity before full malolactic fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Elephant in the Room wines are proudly large in scale and expansive in flavour. Ignoring fashion and braving the scorn “wine thought police” Elephant in the Room was created to give consumers exactly what they want – full bodied and mouth-filling wines that deliver maximum pleasure. 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Its expressive character comes alive on the palate, providing a mouth-filling experience that ends with a crisp and refreshing finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/Scale_1.png?v=1740367680\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/Scale_-_Dry.png?v=1773371321\" alt=\"Scale_-_Dry\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Elephant in the Room wines are proudly large in scale and expansive in flavour. Ignoring fashion and braving the scorn “wine thought police” Elephant in the Room was created to give consumers exactly what they want – full bodied and mouth-filling wines that deliver maximum pleasure. 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