Little Giant Single Vineyard Premium Barossa Shiraz 2023 (Australia)

Description

Blueberry, Oak, Vanilla

"Richly 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

Rich 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.

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.

The 2023 Barossa Valley vintage was shaped by a wet spring under the influence of
La Niña, with record rainfall in October and November leading to vigorous vine growth and large crops. A dry December provided some balance, but disease pressure required careful management. A notably late harvest, with some picking extending into May, marked one of the latest seasons in recent memory.

Little Giant Shiraz is crafted from fruit sourced from select premium vineyard in the
Light Pass region of the Barossa Valley. Picked in the cool of the morning to retain freshness, the fruit is de-stemming and fermented in stainless steel tank. 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.

Food Pairing: Best paired with braised beef cheek and parmesan mash potato!