2022 Tony Bish Heartwood Chardonnay

All Tony Bish wines are produced in vineyards certified under the New Zealand sustainability scheme. The vines are managed sustainably without the use of pesticides. The harvested fruit is gently destemmed without crushing the grapes. After the juice has settled, it is transferred to large, 9hL French oak barrels for further maturation.

The Chardonnay grapes for Tony Bish Heartwood Chardonnay are harvested from vineyards in the Bridge Pa and Mangatahi districts of Hawke's Bay. Hand-harvesting ensures fresh fruit which contributes to the quality and purity of the wine. No pesticides are used in these vineyards either. Hand-picked Hawke's Bay Chardonnay is pressed whole, with only the free-run juice fermented in new, seasoned French oak barrels. No additions are made to the juice prior to fermentation. The wine is aged in barrel for 11 months and minimally disturbed before bottling.

The Tony Bish Heartwood Chardonnay has pure and intense aromas of peach, sweet citrus notes, nutty complexity and lofty vanilla. Complex and seductive. These aromas flow into the mouth, which is heavy, rich and pure with a defined varietal expression, complexity of the barrel fermentation and a lingering citrus finish. The French oak and fruit are beautifully balanced. Drink it with a sole fried in butter but also very good with small game and chicken and veal.

FACT: In the tab 'Attachments' you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will automatically send you this when you order this wine. The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount. You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.

ABOUT TONY BISH

It was the early 80s when Tony Bish began his journey with wine. He had little money at the time, but with the little he did have he went skiing on Mount Hutt. Here the first vintage with Corbans in Gisborne was a pragmatic start to what has become a passionate career for forty years. Six years later Tony graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science in oenology. At that stage Tony's new knowledge and experience were already called upon. In 1986 he founded Sacred, Hill Wines in Hawkes's Bay together with the Mason brothers. Here Tony consciously made the choice to continue with the Chardonnay grape only................ Read more under the wine tab: Winery