2024 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
"The complex and enticing bouquet shows ripe apricot, rockmelon, vanilla, roasted hazelnut, and brioche aromas, followed by a wonderfully weighted palate offering plush texture backed by beautifully pitched acidity, making it sumptuous yet graceful and engaging." Drink 2026 - 2034
94/100 Cameron Douglas MS
"Aromas and yellow peach and apricot, vanilla and quietly spoken wood scents. Youthful and nicely complex without being loud or verbose. As the wine opens out in glass the scents of lees become stronger and melt into the overall bouquet. Dry with plenty of weight and satin-cream mouthfeel, flavours mirror the bouquet led by citrus then stone fruits, lees and vanilla wood spice and a gentle smoked wood quality. Well made, nice length and impact with best drinking from mid to late 2026 through 2032+."
94/100 Candice Chow, Wine Chat
"Purity through a citruscore, layering spice and flint over a soft yetcrunchy acid line, lending an appetising, linear finish"
| Variety | Chardonnay |
|---|---|
| Region | Hawkes Bay |
| Closure | Cap |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Alcohol | 13.50% |
| Maturity | 2025 - 2034 |
This Wine Goes Well With
Taste
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