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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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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\u003eFood Pairing: Pair it with pork tonkatsu ramen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WineDirectSPW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50561980367165,"sku":"SPELCH24AU06","price":101.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/24707-1.jpg?v=1729034388"},{"product_id":"the-hidden-sea-south-australia-shiraz-2023-australia","title":"The Hidden Sea Limestone Coast Shiraz 2023 (Australia)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eWhat does this wine not contain! With its immediate hit of cocoa-dusted blackcurrant complexity, layers of smoked vanilla, masses of menthol, tobacco and chocolate box brilliance, it delivers dark berries for days. Densely textural yet vibrantly energetic, our judges kept coming back for more. Its mouthfeel has density and a lacing of dusty oak, which accentuates the warm, dry tannins creating an enticing, extra-lengthy finish. Classically styled, crammed with character and crazy-good value for money\" Dish Magazine 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Attractively fruited and fragrant, the bouquet shows dark plum, thyme, clove, and floral aromas. The palate displays succulent fruit flavours with silky texture and grainy tannins, finishing sturdy and dry. At its best: now to 2028\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Feb 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVibrant, deep brick-red. Red fruits leap from the glass, followed by hints of vanilla and choc-mint oak. Generous blackberry and plum fruit, with layers of cherry and spice. The mid-palate and tannins are soft and silky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWelcome to The Hidden Sea. 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The palate is crisp and refreshing with a soft, juicy core of red berry fruits, subtle citrus and a dry, savoury finish—perfectly reflecting the sunny, coastal influence of the region.\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=\"Scale_1 - Black Market\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by the fast-paced, flavour-packed world of Asian dining, Bento is designed for those lost wine occasions: the BYOs, the shared dishes, the street-food feasts, the noise, the heat, the spontaneity. Hereto reclaim wine’s place at the modern dining table, Bento is designed for the energy and chaos of (real-life\/casual) dining, delivering a range of vibrant, delicious wines that everyone will love.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA cool, steady growing season in 2025 delivered elegant, well-balanced wines across the\u003cbr\u003eLimestone Coast. 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At its best: now to 2028\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Jul 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is more fuller, richer and rounded than the standard Elephant Chardonnay. It has more oak influence, buttery characters and more complexity. Though fresh, it is heavier on the palate due to the oak and buttery influences. Softer in acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from established vineyards in the coastal Robe district of the limestone coast. 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