{"product_id":"small-wonder-blanc-de-blancs-2021","title":"Small Wonder, Blanc de Blancs, 2021","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e'One-Liner'\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eFine, taut Tasmanian fizz – citrus, apple and brioche with a seriously classy bead.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Note\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003ePale gold in the glass with a fine, persistent mousse. The nose is tight and refined, showing roasted nuts, apple, lime and white flowers, with lingering brioche and pastry notes from autolysis. The palate is poised and precise – citrus-led and saline, with delicate fruit, creamy texture and a long, focused finish. Bright acidity keeps everything lifted and mouth-watering.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eAustralia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRegion: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eTasmania GI\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSub-Region: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eTamar Valley\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrape(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eABV: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003e12%\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFriendly: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eVegan, Organic\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Critics' Scores\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eBest Vintage Sparkling – House of Arras Trophy, Tasmanian Wine Show 2024\u003cbr\u003e94 points – Cassandra Charlick, Decanter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Story\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eSmall Wonder works out of Tasmania’s Tamar Valley and focuses on cool-climate wines with a light touch. This Blanc de Blancs is made in the traditional method from Chardonnay, with whole-bunch pressing, stainless-steel primary fermentation and a portion going through malolactic fermentation before the final blend spent eight months on lees and was tirage bottled in spring. It’s a lovely example of modern Tasmanian sparkling – coastal freshness, fine structure and just enough lees character to give it depth without weighing it down.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect With... (click me for the recipe)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2025\"\u003e- Fish\/meat:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eTempura prawns with lemon aioli – the wine’s bright acidity and fine mousse cut through the crisp coating beautifully.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2149\" data-end=\"2164\"\u003e- Vegetarian:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eGoat’s cheese and caramelised onion tart – creamy pastry and tangy cheese work brilliantly with the citrus and brioche notes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2295\" data-end=\"2305\"\u003e- Vegan:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCourgette and pea fritters with lemon and herbs – fresh, green flavours and a bit of crunch suit the wine’s taut, saline finish.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hedley Wright Wine Merchants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56876624871797,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/1558\/5953\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_cda29ac3-dc15-4d66-b4a9-0af3e96de6c3.jpg?v=1774614833","url":"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/products\/small-wonder-blanc-de-blancs-2021","provider":"Hedley Wright Wine Merchants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}