Little Giant Barossa Shiraz 2022
GOLD MEDAL: China Wines & Spirits Awards 2024
93 POINTS & 5 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
"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
The 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. Pair with a classic beef and mushroom pie.
In 2022 the Barossa experienced outstanding growing conditions. Harvest started approximately 2 weeks later than the past 10 year average with Shiraz being picked mid to late March. A wet spring provided optimal soil moisture throughout the harvest months, spring storms resulted in lower than usual fruit set and although yields were lower the quality was high. Mild summer temperatures facilitated a long and slow ripening period which resulted in optimum colour development, and balance between fruit flavour and tannin.
ABV: 14.5%