Tony Bish Golden Heartwood Collection

Description

Oatmeal, Peach, Spice

Discover two of Tony Bish's signature expressions of Hawke's Bay Chardonnay in one premium collection. Showcasing the depth, texture and finesse that have made Tony Bish one of New Zealand's leading Chardonnay specialists, this duo highlights the influence of thoughtful winemaking, exceptional vineyard sites and meticulous craftsmanship. Rich, refined and built to impress, it's an ideal collection for lovers of world-class Chardonnay.

Collection includes:

3 x Tony Bish Heartwood Hawke's Bay Chardonnay 2025

Lifted fresh aromas of citrus with lemon zest, grapefruit and citrus blossom. Complex spice notes complement with nutmeg and cinnamon, overlayed with briny freshness and hints of oyster shells. The palate has zesty freshness on entry followed by creamy cashew butter flow. The texture is mealy and complex with roasted nectarine mingling with citrus notes and delivered on a fine acid thread to a long and persistent finish. The oak is fully integrated and seamless, giving the wine power and drive wrapped in elegance. Cellar for 8-10 years.

Alc: 13%

3 x Tony Bish Golden Egg Hawke's Bay Chardonnay 2024

Awarded 96/100 Points & 5 Stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
Awarded 95/100 Points & 5 Stars: Candice Chow, Wine Chat
Awarded 95/100 Points: Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier

"Elegant and poised, the wine showcases white-fleshed peach, lemon pith, oatmeal, and wet limestone nuances on the nose. The focused palate exhibits outstanding concentration and creamy flow, wonderfully supported by fine acidity, finishing splendidly long and refined. It’s chalky and minerally with stunning refinement and persistence. At its best: 2026 to 2036" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Jul 2025

"Fermented and aged in NZ made concrete egg-shaped fermenters, this has a seamless flow and a silky yet unctuous palate, carrying length and tension to an enticing finish" Candice Chow, Wine Chat

"Pristine, fresh and pure fruited bouquet of ripe citrus and white peach scents, a layer of finesse and complexity from time spent in egg reveals scents of lees and flintiness, white flowers and a mineral seam suggesting limestone and clay. Taut, youthful, crisp and dry as the wine touches the palate. Flavours mirror the bouquet led by grapefruit and lemon pith, apple and white peach. Super fine fruit tannins and a fine layers from time spent in wood then a lees and mineral complexity follow. A lovely wine with excellent potential. Best drinking from late 2026 or early 2027 through 2035+" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Apr 2025

Pristine aromas of citrus blossom and white peach with hints of fresh fig and honeydew melon. There are nuances of fresh herbs such as Tarragon and Marjoram, along with nougat complexity and a mineral note of oyster shells. The palate is taut and highly finessed with a beautiful textural richness from the time spent in concrete eggs. Layers of flavour unfold with citrus and white peach complemented by nougat, hints of marzipan and cashew nut depth. There is a fine thread of chalky tannins giving a beautiful mineral length that is incredibly long and elegant. Cellar for up to 10 years.

Alc: 13.6%