{"title":"Tasmanian Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003eTasmania's cool climate suits Chardonnay, and we make it in small amounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Saltwater Chardonnay comes from the Saltwater River vineyard on the Tasman Peninsula and is fermented mostly in French oak. The A Bit Special Saltwater Chardonnay is a single barrel, aged twelve months in a new 500-litre barrel. You'll also find our Chardonnay in the mixed packs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike everything we make, it's 100% Tasmanian grown and made in small batches by James Broinowski.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2024-saltwater-chardonnay","title":"2024 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\u003eIt's been 3 years since the last release of our chardonnay. Saltwater is a vineyard site found just north West of Port Arthur. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is my go to for the 2024 vintage, I'm a big chardonnay drinker and this ticks every box. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWell rounded fruit and acid gently captured in Francois Frere Oak, for every person that likes Tasmania chardonnay, this is an easy yes. \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":47265764933884,"sku":"SIW-24-SWCH-750-01","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6","offer_id":47265764966652,"sku":"SIW-24-SWCH-750-06","price":270.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12","offer_id":47265764999420,"sku":"SIW-24-SWCH-750-12","price":540.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/0175\/9484\/files\/SW_CHD.png?v=1750294136"},{"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-chardonnay-6-pack","title":"A Bit Special Chardonnay 6 pack","description":"\u003cp\u003e4 x 2025 Saltwater Chardonnay \u003cbr\u003e2 x 2024 A Bit Special Chardonnay \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e2025 Saltwater Chardonnay\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eA standout wine for us. Matured in Petra barrels from 2024, it shows impressive fruit density, layered complexity, and a balance of firm yet rounded structure. While approachable now, it will reward cellaring through to 2060. A standout and happily called the little brother to our bit special chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e2024 'A Bit Special' Saltwater Chardonnay\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePressed directly to a new Maison Moussie 500l barrel for 12 months, an oak barrel that does not see open flame when bending. 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\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Small Island Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49134705049852,"sku":"SIW-PK-A-BIT-SPECIAL-CHARDONNAY","price":399.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/0175\/9484\/files\/IMG_2126.heic?v=1779778122"},{"product_id":"chardonnay-lovers-3-pack","title":"Chardonnay Lovers 6 pack","description":"\u003cp\u003e3 x 2025 Tasmanian Chardonnay \u003cbr\u003e3 x 2025 Saltwater Chardonnay \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e2025 Saltwater Chardonnay\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eA standout wine for us. Matured in Petra barrels from 2024, it shows impressive fruit density, layered complexity, and a balance of firm yet rounded structure. While approachable now, it will reward cellaring through to 2060. A standout and happily called the little brother to our bit special chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e2025 Tasmanian Chardonnay (New Release)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eA wine we are proud to introduce and intend to continue producing. Sourced from vineyards across Tasmania—north, south, east, and west—this wine offers a complete expression of Tasmanian Chardonnay. Structured, with length and subtle influence from François Frères oak, it is designed for both immediate enjoyment and by-the-glass service.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Small Island Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49134708490492,"sku":"SIW-PK-CHARDONNAY-LOVERS-3-PACK","price":265.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/0175\/9484\/files\/IMG_2127.heic?v=1779778282"},{"product_id":"2025-saltwater-chardonnay","title":"2025 Saltwater Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003eMark on this one: rounded and bold, and decanter-friendly — punching well above its price bracket. Integrated apple and pear with citrus tones, crème brûlée and manuka honey. Not your grandmother's Chardonnay: one for white burgundy lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaltwater River, on the Tasman Peninsula, grown by Ian and Anne Hoyle. The same vineyard as our Pinot Noir and our Gamay — one piece of ground, read three different ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChardonnay has never been a fixture in the range. There was a three-year gap before the 2024, which is the honest position: it appears when the site gives us a reason, not because a slot needs filling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe site sits just north-west of Port Arthur, further from everything than the Tamar or the Coal River and considerably more exposed. That it grows Chardonnay this well is a fact about the ground rather than a marketing position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh oysters, crayfish and abalone are abundant in the cold water around the peninsula, and they marry perfectly with a rich but crisp Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Small Island Wines","offers":[{"title":"1","offer_id":49165325435132,"sku":"SIW-25-SWCH-750-01","price":49.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6","offer_id":49165325467900,"sku":"SIW-25-SWCH-750-06","price":295.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12","offer_id":49165325500668,"sku":"SIW-25-SWCH-750-12","price":590.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/0175\/9484\/files\/SW_CHD.png?v=1750294136"},{"product_id":"2025-tasmanian-chardonnay","title":"2025 Tasmanian Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A  clean, crisp and lifted chardonnay, with less oak concentration the body of this wine resolves around the fruit. a great chardonnay that will go well over the summer as it has more Chablis characters than Australian Chardonnay\" lime, fresh green apple and sea shells make up the palate\" Mark Dietz \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wine we are proud to introduce and intend to continue producing. Sourced from vineyards across Tasmania — north, south, east and west — this wine offers a complete expression of Tasmanian Chardonnay. Structured, with length and subtle influence from François Frères oak, it is designed for both immediate enjoyment and by-the-glass service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery other wine in the range is named for its ground — Saltwater River, the Coal River Valley. This one is named for the island, because that is where it comes from: fruit drawn from vineyards in all four corners of Tasmania rather than from a single site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has been in the range for a while without ever having a page of its own — it appears in the Chardonnay Lovers six, the Touch of Both six, the 2025 Sample Mix and the GotSomme Review pack. 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