Grape Variety: 100% Shiraz
Region: Barossa Valley 
Winemaker: Corey Ryan 
Closure: Screwcap
Alcohol: 14.5%
Pack Size: 6 Bottle Pack

Summary: 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, drink-ability and to be a great accompaniment to food. Don’t let the size fool you, these are wines you’ll want to drink. 

Winemaking: 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.

2023 Vintage: 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.

Tasting Note: 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.