# Small Wonder Chardonnay 2023 (2023)

- **Producer:** Small Wonder Wines
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay
- **Region:** Tasmania, Australia
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** peach, apple, lemon, butter, vanilla, biscuit, honey, almond

## 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.

## Interesting facts

- Vineyard planted in 1998, over 25 years old.
- Certified organic vineyard.
- Awarded 95 points by Campbell Mattinson.
- Small-batch release with limited availability.

## Food pairing

The wine's bright acidity and mineral notes cut through the richness of creamy sauces and oily fish, providing a refreshing contrast. Its structure complements the protein in poultry and duck, while subtle oak influence can harmonize with roasted flavors.

## 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.