COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Small Wonder Wines
REGION
Tasmania
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Small Wonder Chardonnay 2023 is a 100% Chardonnay from the Tamar Valley, Tasmania. Produced by Small Wonder Wines, owned by Overstory, the vineyard was established in 1998 and is certified organic. The wine aims to showcase Tasmania's unique terroir, focusing on freshness and detail. It is positioned as a contrast to warmer Australian Chardonnay styles, offering an approachable and unpretentious expression. The 2023 vintage was marked by a cooler season, contributing to the fruit's balance and intensity.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyard planted in 1998, over 25 years old.
Fact 02
Certified organic vineyard.
Fact 03
Awarded 95 points by Campbell Mattinson.
Fact 04
Small-batch release with limited availability.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Small Wonder Chardonnay 2023 begins with gentle whole-bunch pressing of the hand-harvested grapes. The juice is settled overnight before being fermented using native yeasts. Fermentation takes place in a combination of French oak barrels, including a portion of new oak for specific bottlings, and older barriques. To build texture and palate weight, the wines are regularly stirred on their lees. The wine is then matured in oak for 10 months.
