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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. 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A secondary tank ferment ensues to create and capture the CO2 and then a short period of storage before bottling for an early release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTread Softly is a contemporary range of wines seeking to deliver delicious, intensely flavoured wines that are naturally medium weighted and moderate in alcohol. By using more sustainable vineyard management and wine-making techniques to ensure their production has had a minimal impact to the environment. 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The sheltered aspect and consistent temperatures combine to ensure the retention of natural acidity in the elegant fruit harvested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSouth Australian regions experienced a very dry growing season for the 2024 vintage. Frost, the lack of rain and poor weather during flowering has resulted in lower yields, however, the dry and consistent weather during picking resulted in a vintage of high-quality fruit.\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\u003eFood Pairing: The finish is long, dry, and refreshing, making it an excellent companion for a variety of fresh cuisines or simply a sunny afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WineDirectSPW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49853243851069,"sku":"SPELRS24AU06","price":101.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/25672-1.jpg?v=1738109934"},{"product_id":"east-of-eden-barossa-valley-shiraz-2023-australia","title":"East of Eden Barossa Valley Shiraz 2023 (Australia)","description":"\u003cp\u003ePerfumed red and blue fruit aromas encase a richly flavoured medium bodied, contemporary Barossa Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinimal intervention, handling and made from sustainably grown vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WineDirectSPW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50193444307261,"sku":"SPEESZ23AU06","price":155.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/25981-1.jpg?v=1744063453"},{"product_id":"elephant-in-the-room-limestone-coast-pinot-gris-2024-australia","title":"Elephant In The Room Limestone Coast Pinot Gris 2024 (Australia)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrilliant clarity and vibrant yellow hues, this wine boasts ripe aromas of apple, toasted nuts, and zesty citrus, enhanced by captivating floral and spicy notes. 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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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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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\n\u003cp\u003eLittle 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 months 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood Pairing: Pair with a classic beef and mushroom pie.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WineDirectSPW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50409446834493,"sku":"SPLGSZ23AU06","price":143.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/23727-1.jpg?v=1729034034"},{"product_id":"little-giant-single-vineyard-premium-barossa-shiraz-2023-australia","title":"Little Giant Single Vineyard Premium Barossa Shiraz 2023 (Australia)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eRichly fruited and enticing, the wine shows blackberry, warm spice, vanillin oak, and dark chocolate aromas on the nose. The concentrated palate displays a plush texture, backed by layers of polished tannins, leading to a lengthy and sumptuous finish. At its best: now to 2036\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Jun 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich and inviting, with aromas of blackberry, warm spice, vanillin oak and dark chocolate. The palate is plush and concentrated, supported by layers of polished tannins that carry through to a long, sumptuous finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-crafted and made with minimal additions and preservatives, these are wines made of the vineyard. 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The grapes are picked at optimal ripeness, and minimally handled in the winery and fruit vibrancy is not hidden by non-essential artefacts. Seeking first and foremost fruit expression, drinkability and being a great  accompaniment to food. Don’t let the size fool you, these are wines you’ll want to drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from two vineyards that were planted with one on black and the other on red soils of the famed Coonawarra. All the fruit was picked during the early morning to retain colour and flavour retention and then crushed and fermented for a period of up to 10 days. Following primary fermentation, the wine was pressed off into a small parcel of new but mostly into older oak for malolactic fermentation and maturation where it was held for a period of 10 months prior to blending and bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WineDirectSPW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50936148427069,"sku":"SPLGCS23AU06","price":143.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/25984-1.jpg?v=1744063454"},{"product_id":"little-giant-single-vineyard-premium-coonawarra-cabernet-sauvignon-2022-australia","title":"Little Giant Single Vineyard Premium Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 (Australia)","description":"\u003cp\u003eExpressive on the nose, showing cassis, toasty oak, olive and warm spice aromas, leading to a wonderfully weighted palate that's plump and flavoursome. Richly textured and mouth filling. 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