Tony Bish Heartwood Chardonnay 2024 (6 x 750ml)
"Tony Bish claims that Chardonnay runs through his veins, and you
wouldn't bet against it. This is a man who knows Chardonnay, and Hawke's
Bay, inside out. His family operation (the next generation is very much
involved) makes seven different Chardonnays. This one is sourced from two
vineyards (Two Terraces and Kokako Farms) and fermented in French oak
barriques, where it remained for 11 months. Aromas of toasted cashew nuts,
roasted apple, citrus zest and baked cream lead into a beautifully
textured, layered palate profile and lingering finish."
"The 2024 Heartwood is round and ripe in the mouth. It is a touch exotic with oak-derived vanilla, coconut and clove alongside white plum and poached pear. Hand-picking and whole-bunch pressing have resulted in a delicacy of juice and a finesse of phenolics on the finish. A natural line of acidity adds drive. The 2024 is nicely constructed and, with more time in bottle, the fruit and oak will show greater equilibrium and open up more fully."
94 points, Susie Barrie MW + Peter Richards MW
"The 2024 Heartwood is round and ripe in the mouth. It is a touch exotic with oak-derived vanilla, coconut and clove alongside white plum and poached pear. Hand-picking and whole-bunch pressing have resulted in a delicacy of juice and a finesse of phenolics on the finish. A natural line of acidity adds drive. The 2024 is nicely constructed and, with more time in bottle, the fruit and oak will show greater equilibrium and open up more fully."
92 points, Rebeccca Gibb MW - Vinous
| Key Producers: | Tony Bish - New Zealand's 'king of Chardonnay' |
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| Size: | 750ml |
