{"product_id":"the-little-giant-big-hitters-collection-australia-04","title":"The Little Giant Big Hitters Collection (Australia) (04)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThese little-big hitters have easily become some of our most popular and sought after Australian reds.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tStocky, 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. Don’t let their size fool you, these are wines you’ll want to drink!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tCollection includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003e2 x Little Giant Barossa Shiraz 2022 (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 red-v2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 uppercase\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwarded Gold Medal:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e China Wine \u0026amp; Spirits Awards 2024\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 uppercase\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwarded 93\/100 Points \u0026amp; 5 Stars:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Nov 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Richly ripe and fragrant with dark berry, smoked game, cumin and cedar characters, it's succulent and weighty in the mouth with silky texture and fine-grained tannins. Generous and flavoursome with a lingering delectable finish. At its best: now to 2032\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Nov 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe wine displays more elegance and lift through the cooler Eden Valley fruit which adds terrific aromatic lift, interest, and freshness. This is a contemporary Barossa Shiraz having spent maturation time in older oak adding subtle vanilla and chocolate nuances. There’s softness on the finish while maintaining freshness and vibrancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: Pair with a classic beef and mushroom pie.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003e2 x Little Giant Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 red-v2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 uppercase\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwarded 92\/100 Points \u0026amp; Silver Medal:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Campbell Mattinson, Sep 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tAromatics of rich blackberry fruits and spice, lifted with perfume. The palate is deep with black currant, and mulberry, subtle oak provides a hint of chocolate and nutmeg. Chalky varietal tannins give classical framework and weight to the wine which finishes with integrated fruit and oak driving a long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: Perfect with Roast leg of lamb and Dutch carrots.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003e2 x Little Giant \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSouth Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Pinot Noir 2023 (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tA bigger more flavoursome Pinot Noir, showing regional character. There’s vibrant strawberry and cherry aromas on the nose enhanced by an earthy intensity. It strikes a balance of sweet and savoury fruit on the palate with a complexing length that displays cleansing acidity with soft tannins and a lasting finish. An extremely versatile Pinot Noir that can hold its own, enjoy chilled or at room temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 red-v2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eVintages may change.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"WineDirectSPW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488613507389,"sku":null,"price":131.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/25078-1.jpg?v=1744601189","url":"https:\/\/www.blackmarket.co.nz\/products\/the-little-giant-big-hitters-collection-australia-04","provider":"Black Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}