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Recommendation: I have already bought more. 🍷

So as my previous post outlined this got 97 from James Halliday, which puts it into the ‘Exceptional’ class.

Initial thoughts I’m smelling a bag of red frogs. Which is beautiful. Taste is light but heavier than other Grenache varieties I had recently. The flavour then reveals a unique edge and I instantly feel that same way that Barossa Shiraz is different. A lot more meatier. Edgier. Raspberry is my end flavour. Great length.

This is a great value wine and a uniquely Barossa spin on Grenache.

This was such a hard decision and I think of James Halliday as Mr Wine Australia. So, when he says 97 points I have an expectation of the wine. A previous knowledge of how good these are can be. I think this clouded my judgment. I think I was wanting more. This was a tough decision. For me it was between a B+ and an A-

I have bought more. Definitely would love to know your thoughts.

 Z Wines Rustica Barossa Valley Grenache Rating: B+ Price:

(Let's call the Single Vineyard version the 'premium')

I've seen recently that Little Giant has released a premium shiraz.

Being a big fan of the normal Little Giant, which I have previously reviewed and since drunk a few.

So with this new release, I wanted to compare both.

There is roughly $10 between both, so is the premium worth the extra cash?

Answer: Personally No. Now don’t get me wrong. It is a good wine and there is nothing wrong with the premium, but I think the normal one is such great value and I'd be happy to buy 6 and just crack one open when I needed a big bold throat kicking Shiraz...simple...

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Z Wines Rustica Barossa Valley Grenache Rating: B+ Price:

Little Giant Barossa Shiraz 2018 Price: $18 compared with