2023 Tony Bish Heartwood Hawkes Bay Chardonnay
Grape
Chardonnay
Its Origins
Tony Bish is a legend of New Zealand winemaking who spent decades making such iconic wines as Sacred Hill's Rifleman's Chardonnay. Now he is channeling his Chardonnay expertise into his own labels, which he produces in a stylish urban winery he has set up in Napier. Much of his wine is aimed at delivering classy examples of the the rich and creamy, 'old school' style of Chardonnay. But Tony's incredible touch and experience ensures that each wine is balanced and refined — even with all their big, bold appeal. Meanwhile, Tony's ongoing experimentation in style and technique is producing results such as his deliciously un-oaked "Golden Egg" Chardonnay, and his super premium "Zen" Chardonnay, which is made in an incredible egg-shaped oak vessel.
What The Critics Say
96/100 Wine Orbit, Sam Kim
"Wonderfully composed and gorgeously expressed, the enticing bouquet shows summer peach, mango, lemon zest, vanillin oak and brioche characters. The delectably flavoursome palate displays excellent fruit purity, combined with splendid complexity, leading to an impressively long, expansive finish. Richly textures with beautifully pitched acidity, making it hugely appealing. At its best: now to 2033. $40.00. www.tonybishwines.co.nz. Oct 2024." Drink 2024 - 2033
94/100 Cameron Douglas MS
"A delicious wine with core aromas of grapefruit and peach, ripe red apples and quince. The layers of lees and oak along with a quiver within the acid-line frame the core fruit flavours seamlessly. Fine fruit tannins with a tickle of some wood tannins as well add to the mouthfeel with the fruit core and saline remain the focus on the palate. Delicious and well made with best drinking from late 2024 through 2029." Drink 2024 - 2029
| Variety | Chardonnay |
|---|---|
| Region | Hawkes Bay |
| Closure | Cap |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Maturity | 2024 - 2033 |
This Wine Goes Well With
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