Tony Bish Skeetfield Chardonnay 2021 (3 x 750ml)
"Bright, straw-yellow with depth and a light green sheen, slightly
lighter on the rim. The nose is complex and enticing, with aromas of
stonefruit, citrus and yellow blossoms entwined with layers of toasty,
creamy and spice elements. Medium-full bodied, aromas of peach, apricot,
lemon sherbet and pink grapefruit show purity, unveiling toasted brioche,
almond, lemon curd and delicate oak spice. The wine is sleek with a
seamless acidity flow; it elegantly binds and integrates oak elements and
underlines power and structure. Chalky phenolics left a silky, opulent
mouthfeel. This sleek Chardonnay possesses pristine fruit with elegant,
well-portioned, integrated oak elements on a seamless palate. Match with
lemon butter langoustine and hamachi sashimi over the next 8+ years.
Dry-farmed Mendoza clone handpicked, whole bunch pressed. 100%
barrel-fermented to 14% alc, 60% new Taransaud French oak. 100% MLF,
battonage, on lees for 12 months."
19.5/20 pts (98 pts), Raymond Chan Wine Reviews
"This is immensely complex and engaging on the nose showing golden peach, nougat, spicy oak and sweet pastry aromas, leading to a superbly concentrated palate displaying outstanding depth and richness, while remaining gracefully harmonious and persistent. Sumptuous and plush with an impressive structured finish. At its best: 2024 to 2035."
98 points, Sam Kim - Wine Orbit
"Fabulous bouquet, fine and modern, varietal and distinctive. Aromas and flavors of fresh grapefruit and gun-flint, peach and apple. There's a core mineral quality enhanced by acidity with a saline quality. Medium+ bodied with stone fruit and white fleshed orchard fruit flavors, mineral, a refreshing acid line and lengthy complex finish."
96 points, Cam Douglas MS
"If you like powerful, bold, savoury Chardonnay, don't miss the classy, single-vineyard 2021 vintage (5*). Hand-harvested from mature vines at Ohiti, it was fermented and matured for a year in French oak barriques. Bright yellow/green with a frangrant, complex, smoky bouquet. It is full-bodied with deep stonefruit flavours, showing excellent complexity and a finely poised finish. Very ageworthy, it should be at its best from 2024+".
5 stars, Michael Cooper
"Made from grapes grown on mature, unirrigated Mendoza-clone vines in a top vintage. 100% barrel-fermented and matured with 60% new Taransaud French oak.
19.5/20 pts (98 pts), Raymond Chan Wine Reviews
"This is immensely complex and engaging on the nose showing golden peach, nougat, spicy oak and sweet pastry aromas, leading to a superbly concentrated palate displaying outstanding depth and richness, while remaining gracefully harmonious and persistent. Sumptuous and plush with an impressive structured finish. At its best: 2024 to 2035."
98 points, Sam Kim - Wine Orbit
"Fabulous bouquet, fine and modern, varietal and distinctive. Aromas and flavors of fresh grapefruit and gun-flint, peach and apple. There's a core mineral quality enhanced by acidity with a saline quality. Medium+ bodied with stone fruit and white fleshed orchard fruit flavors, mineral, a refreshing acid line and lengthy complex finish."
96 points, Cam Douglas MS
"If you like powerful, bold, savoury Chardonnay, don't miss the classy, single-vineyard 2021 vintage (5*). Hand-harvested from mature vines at Ohiti, it was fermented and matured for a year in French oak barriques. Bright yellow/green with a frangrant, complex, smoky bouquet. It is full-bodied with deep stonefruit flavours, showing excellent complexity and a finely poised finish. Very ageworthy, it should be at its best from 2024+".
5 stars, Michael Cooper
"Made from grapes grown on mature, unirrigated Mendoza-clone vines in a top vintage. 100% barrel-fermented and matured with 60% new Taransaud French oak.
Intense, powerful chardonnay with citrus, oyster shell/saline,
white peach and spicy oak flavours. This impressive wine can be enjoyed
now but should develop even greater complexity and integration with
bottle age."
5 stars, The Real Review
| Key Producers: | Tony Bish - New Zealand's 'king of Chardonnay' |
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| Size: | 750ml |
