Sangiovese is one of the oldest known varieties in the world. This Sangiovese is a perfect example of this accessible, ready to drink style; perfectly medium bodied with red fruit flavours and a deliciously savoury finish.
Barbera is a versatile partner with food, it is great with pizza, but also with all manner of meat sauces and grilled meats. Savoury flavours and medium bodied with fine soft tannins.
Winemaker Ian Little spent years of his childhood in Argentina and has returned many times to explore the wine regions and culture of what is a vast and fascinating country. Llamas is a fun project showcasing Malbec, the signature variety of Argentina.
The wine is vivid purple in its youth with lifted aromas of red fruits - raspberry, cherry and red currant. The palate has savoury bramble berry and fresh mulberry notes. Touches of spicy star anise add extra interest and the tannins are soft and silky.
This release is all about vibrant red fruit deliciousness. An elegant, early drinking style that shows just how versatile the Tempranillo variety is in the Hunter Valley.
From old vines in the Broke region, this is an excellent example of an early drinking style. It displays plenty of vibrant fruit with soft tannins adding length for a silky finish.
Barbera is a medium bodied wine with aromas of dried cherry and plums. The beautiful savoury flavours on the palate are followed by a firm acidity and lingering soft tannins.
The incredible 2019 vintage resulted in only the second release of Sangiovese under the Little Gem label. Beautiful aromas of plum and cherry with an intensity not normally seen in Hunter Sangiovese.
The Le Fauve wines allow Kiwi winemaker PJ Charteris to roam free with his twin heartlands of the Hunter Valley and Central Otago. The addition of Shiraz to the Tempranillo and Pinot Noir creates a wine of approachability on an almost intoxicating level.
It took an amazing vintage to produce the first ever Little Gem Tempranillo. In 2018 the warm, dry conditions producing berries with intense ripe flavours. Voluptuous layers of fruit and oak make this an intense, delicious wine.
