- A wine company that removes plastic from the ocean for every bottle sold
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Friendly
- “We’re so thankful for everyone who believes in The Hidden Sea.”
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Confident
- “We got this!”
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Engaging
- “Look what we’ve accomplished together!”
WELCOME TO THE HIDDEN SEA
WHAT IS THE HIDDEN SEA?
WHAT ISN’T THE HIDDEN SEA?
- Greenwash
- The world is not doomed
- Problems don’t lead us (solutions do)
IS THE WINE ANY GOOD?
- 5-Star Reviews: over 200 on website
- 2022 Bronze People’s Choice Wine Awards: Easy Weekday Meals, Red
- 2023 Winner People’s Choice Wine Awards: The Great Outdoors, Red
- 2023 Winner People’s Choice Wine Awards: Vegan Friendly White
- 90 Points: 2020 USA Chardonnay, 2021 Sauvignon Blanc, 2021 Rosé, 2021 GSM
- Located in South Australia's most iconic wine growing regions
- Best-in-class for sustainable agriculture
- Vegan friendly
- To learn more about the wine taste, click "WHAT SHOULD BE KNOWN TO HANDLE WINE TASTINGS?" on this page below.
WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE?
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Promise
- For every 1 bottle of The Hidden Sea sold, 10 plastic bottles are removed and recycled from the ocean
- Wine drinkers can make a real difference in the world just by drinking wine
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Beyond the plastic removed from the ocean for every bottle sold:
- We constantly collaborate on beach and waterway cleanups around the world
- We constantly support sustainable events and environmental iniatives
- We remove 100 plastic bottles from the ocean just for signing up to our newsletter
HOW DO WE PROVE WHAT WE DO FOR THE ENVIRONMENT?
- The work is done through ReSea Project, which is only the second company in the world to be accredited to DNV’s Chain of Custody standard for plastics retrieved from the hydrosphere (the highest certification for authenticity in the world)
- The data is protected with blockchain technology—which once entered—cannot be altered
WHY IS THERE A QR CODE ON THE SIDE OF EVERY BOTTLE?
- Transparency
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Scan to see our up-to-the-month status on ocean waste plastic removal, including:
- Where the plastic was collected
- Who does the collection
- What happens to the plastic once it’s collected
WHY ARE WE CALLED THE HIDDEN SEA?
- 26 million years ago, South Australia was covered by the Great Southern Ocean. When the ocean receded, the fossilised marine life left the soil rich with nutrients, which allow the grapes to flourish today
- The Hidden Sea wouldn’t exist if it weren’t for the sea, so we’re on a mission to “Save The Sea” from ocean waste plastic pollution; to give back to “the hidden sea” that made our vineyards possible
What is resea project?
- A Danish company with cleanup operations located in Jakarta, Indonesia, focused on saving the ocean from plastic polltion
- Creating a platform and incentive for business to make a positive impact on the planet
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Documented and certified cleanup
- Collection process is certified by DNV
- Weekly Inspection by Intertek
What have we been up to?
- Australia House event was shortlisted for event of the year
- Cleaned 30 beaches in July 2022
- Raised awareness for the ocean-waste-plastic problem by traveling with the Giant Plastic Tap, an installation created by the talented Benjamin Von Wong
- Pledged to clean up the ocean over the next 100 years by teaming up with Zero Co
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Over 200 pieces of coverage in major news outlets including:
- The Guardian
- Goop
- Cosmopolitan
HOW DO WE TALK TO OUR CONSUMERS?
- With enthusiasm
- With positivity
- With honesty
How does the brand look in bars, stores, and restaurants?
- Consistent
- Eye catching
- If you'd like to see more options, check HERE
- Watch the video below to see what best in class activation looks like.
What's it like to partner with us?
- The Hidden Sea has had very successful partnerships with businesses and brand ambassadors
- Rather than compete, we're using our audience to enthusiastically get the word out about the trouble with ocean-waste-plastic
- We're not crreating another drinking moment, we're creating a movement
- To learn more about our partnership with Zero Co, click HERE
WHAT SHOULD be KNOWn TO HANDLE WINE TASTINGS?
SHIRAZ
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Taste
- Blackberry and plum fruit
- Layers of cherry and spice
- Soft and silky
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Smell
- Red fruits
- Vanilla
- Chocolate-mint oak
PINOT NOIR
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Taste
- Soft and juicy
- Soft powdery tannins
- Textural finish
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Smell
- Black cherry
- Dried herb
- Touch of florals
GSM
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Taste
- Succulent and juicy
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Smell
- Red currant
- Strawberry
- Ripe cherry
- Sweet spice
RED BLEND
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Taste
- Cherry
- Mulberry
- Plum
- Spice
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Smell
- Red berries
- Fruit cake spice
- Vanilla
- Toasty notes
SAUVIGNON BLANC
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Taste
- Gooseberry
- Passionfruit
- Vibrancy on the finish
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Smell
- Green apple
- Fig
- Lemon peel
- Citrus backbone
PINOT GRIGIO
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Taste
- Pear
- Pineapple
- Hints of honey
- A note of crisp apple acid
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Smell
- Green apple
- Pineapple
- Honeydew
CHARDONNAY
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Taste
- White nectarine
- Lemon peel
- Toasty vanillin oak
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Smell
- Peach
- Nectarine
- Nougat
- Light spices
ROSÉ
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Taste
- Light
- Juicy mid-palate
- Zesty finish
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Smell
- Berries
- Tropical fruits
SPRITZ ROSÉ
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Taste
- Light
- Red berries
- Hints of florals
- Creaminess
- Zesty acid
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Smell
- Peach flesh
- Confectionery notes
SPRITZ PINOT GRIGIO
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Taste
- Pear
- Pineapple
- Hints of honey
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Smell
- Green apple
- Lemon pith
- Lime cordial
BLANC DE BLANCS
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Taste
- White fruits
- Good acidity
- The mousse is fine, persistent and refreshing
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Smell
- Citrus fruits
- Peach
Full tasting notes can be found on the retail support page HERE