Little Giant Barossa Malbec 2024 (Australia)

Description

Blueberry, Oak, Spice

Rich dark berry aromas are lifted by delicate floral notes and a hint of sweet tobacco,
characteristic of the variety. The palate delivers vibrant black fruit flavours, gentle oak undertones, and smooth, approachable tannins, an ideal match for any barbecued meats.

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 artefact. 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.

South 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.

Machine harvested before grape sorting, in vineyard and winery, and complete destemming.
Fermented in open stainless steel tanks at a cool temperature with hand plunging for seven to ten days. Primarily matured in stainless steel with around 20% matured in seasoned French oak.