Little Giant The Unearthed Platinum Barossa Shiraz 2019 Magnum 1.5L (Australia)

Description

• Toasty oak
• Rich fruit
• Dark chocolate
• Beautiful tannins

Balance and complexity are the hallmarks of this exceptional Barossa Valley Shiraz. The nose is alive with a rich compote of fruits complemented by hints of dark chocolate, and toasty oak. The palate is awash with rich fruit concentration that lingers with enticing spice and nuances of mocha. It finishes long with beautifully appointed tannins and cleansing acidity. Perfect to cellar for up to a decade.

Later than usual and more low yielding but the quality was spot on for many of the growers and vignerons of the Barossa. A dry winter and spring followed by a very hot summer saw fruit picked earlier than usual. Although yields were down the quality was excellent.

Fruit for this wine was sourced from select premium vineyards in the Ebeneezer district in the north of the Barossa Valley. Picked in the cool of the morning to retain freshness, the fruit is de-stemmed and fermented in open top fermenters for 15 days. The wine then spent Eighteen months in used large format French and American oak barrels (hogsheads) to build structure whilst softening the palate and develop flavour complexity without overt extraction of oak characters.

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 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.

Food Pairing: Decant before drinking and serve with a chargrilled sirloin.