{"title":"A Bit Special","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"a-bit-special-range-saltwater-chardonnay","title":"A Bit Special - Saltwater Chardonnay","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFrom the Saltwater River vineyard site, the first pick and best fruit we could find. Pressed directly to a new Maison Moussie 500l barrel for 12 months, an oak barrel that does not see open flame when bending, by using hot lava stones the oak is slowly bent to create the barrel. This is one of the first barrels to land in Australia. It gives off more subtle aromas however allows the fruit complexity to integrate on a whole new level of elegance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOne single barrel made with a lot of attention to details, we have no problem saying the Montrachet of Tasmania.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArt done by Stephen Cherrie, depicting one of the most iconic landmarks in Tasmania and also represents the feel of the wine. Complex layered elements, complete fruit, perfect line of acidity and long finish. Spectacular fruit fermented and aged in spectacular oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Small Island Wines","offers":[{"title":"1","offer_id":47265833484540,"sku":"","price":110.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6","offer_id":47265833517308,"sku":"","price":660.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12","offer_id":47265833550076,"sku":"","price":1320.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/0175\/9484\/files\/ABS_CHD.png?v=1750297154"},{"product_id":"a-bit-special-mv6-pinot-noir","title":"A Bit Special - MV6 Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade solely from the very low yielding, low bunch weight MV6 clone of Pinot noir and aged in a second use Francois Freres 500l French barrels is breathtaking. Our most powerful Pinot Noir balanced with fine tannins gliding long lasting fruit complexity of dark cherries and savoury salted liquorice creating an amazing framework. Something made not only for the cellar however has the capability to drink now. Dark fruit and heavy structure surround this wine, it's a true depiction of MV6 as a grape varietal. James has always liked separating either clone, vine age or plantings into different barrels and the MV6 clone has always been of interest due to its powerful nature. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Small Island Wines","offers":[{"title":"1","offer_id":47265837056252,"sku":"","price":110.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6","offer_id":47265837089020,"sku":"","price":660.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12","offer_id":47265837121788,"sku":"","price":1320.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/0175\/9484\/files\/ABS_MV6.png?v=1750297312"},{"product_id":"a-bit-special-hoyle-s-cut-pinot-noir","title":"A Bit Special - Hoyle’s Cut Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMade from D2V5 and G5V12 clones, the same clones used at Giant Steps and named for Ian and Ann Hoyle, the grape growers that made it all possible. Also aged in a single second use Francois Freres 500l French barrel, this wine is elegant and our take on a Vosne-Romanee. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA proper expression of cold climate pinot from Tasmania, an expedition of fruit from light hearted violets to silky tannins, lifted sea spray, a generous length it will take you on a journey, with only 7% whole bunch. 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