Tony Bish Heartwood Chardonnay Hawke's Bay 2022

Wine Orbit

Exhibiting complexity with restraint and poise, the wine shows white flesh stone fruit, lemon peel, vanilla and savoury pastry nuances on the nose. The palate is brilliantly focused and concentrated with refined texture backed by bright acidity, finishing persistent and engaging. Gorgeously harmonious and proportioned, promising to evolve graciously. At its best: 2024 to 2034.

Raymond Chan

Bright, even, pale yellow gold. The nose is gently full and poised, with aromas of roasted hazelnut, toast, butter overlay stonefruit and flint. Full-bodied, aromas of stonefruit melded with pear, roasted hazelnut, toast, buttermilk and smoked flint. The wine has a lushness and fattiness embraced by a creamy yet elegant mouthfeel. The rich, toasty aroma layers are well-proportioned, supported by enlivening acidity to a long, satisfying finish. This charming, oaked Chardonnay is well-balanced and elegant with toasty elements and power. Match with roasted guinea fowl and grilled king prawns over the next 6+ years. Mendoza clone from Bridge Pa Triangle vineyards. Handpicked, 100% barrel-fermented to 13.5% alc. Aged in seasoned 100% Taransaud French oak barriques, 30% new. Full MLF.

Inside Burgundy

A very pure chardonnay that marries quite a bit of new oak, cedar and sweet spice, to a boldly fruited, concentrated palate. Lots of ripe nectarine and red apple. A pure focused style, with a creamy textural palate. Succulent.

Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier

Complex and enticing bouquet of fresh stone fruits and ripe citrus, there’s a layer of spice and cashew nut oak adding complexity and depth. As the wine opens out in glass aromas of crumbled stone and burnt butter, extended lees contact and some wild white floral and mineral combinations begin to emerge. Youthful, expressive textures, a moment of reduction with a flinty note, fruit and oak flavours mirror the bouquet framed by a structure of youth and power, concentration and style. A dry lengthy finish, taut and new, flavourful and classic Tony Bish style. Well made with best drinking from late 2024 through 2029+.

Candice Chow

Bright, even, pale yellow gold. The nose is gently full and poised, with aromas of roasted hazelnut, toast, butter, overlay stonefruit and flint. Full-bodied, aromas of stonefruit melded with pear, roasted hazelnut, toast, buttermilk and smoked flint. The wine has a lushness and fattiness embraced by a creamy yet elegant mouthfeel. The rich, toast aroma layers are well-proportioned, supported by enlivening acidity to a long, satisfying finish. This charming, oaked Chardonnay is well-balanced and elegant with toasty elements and power. Match with roasted guinea fowl and grilled king prawns over the next +6 years. Mendoza clone from Bridge Pa Triangle vineyards. Handpicked, 100 % Barrel-fermented in Taransaud French oak barriques, 30 % new. Full MLF.

Vin.connaisseur

"New Zealandsk Chardonnay med smørrede burgundiske ambitioner. God men balanceret. Gule æbler, smør, toast og vanilje i skøn forening. Fyldig, men med en levende syrestruktur. En vin med klasse og kant. ★★★★★★ 6/6 stjerner (Value for money) 1 stk 349,95/ 6 stk 199,95kr"

Vin.connaisseur

New Zealandsk Chardonnay med smørrede burgundiske ambitioner. God men balanceret. Gule æbler, smør, toast og vanilje i skøn forening. Fyldig, men med en levende syrestruktur. En vin med klasse og kant. ★★★★★★ 6/6 stjerner (Value for money) 1 stk 349,95/ 6 stk 199,95kr

Michael Cooper

The delicious 2022 vintage (5*) was hand-picked and fermented and matured in French oak barriques (partly new). Bright, light yellow/green, it is mouthfilling, fleshy and savoury, with rich, ripe stonefruit flavours, well-integrated oak adding complexity, and a finely textured, lingering finish. A refined, strongly varietal wine, it should be at its best 2025+.

Houlberg

WAUW for en ekspressiv og vild Chardonnay næse, fed, olieret og har nærmest nogle tertiære noter med linolie, fad og nøddekompot. Den er sgu sindssyg, har både blomsterpollen, abrikos, overgærede æbler, fersken, dåsepærer, ananas og lakridskonfekt på epo. Der er også vanilje, ristede hasselnødder, cowboytoast, mandariner og så svagt lidt kølige og salte mineraler. Og sådan smager vinen også ... fabelagtig, meget så fortegnet og udtryksfuld, at det nærmer sig vinøs p..no. Smagen er også vild og abnorm, men klart køligere i smagen end i duften, for den klinger sgu virkelig i munden med det helt store klokkeværk. Det giver så saft, kraft og energi ... har kandiserede pærer, abrikos, sød æble- og lemonsaft ... det smager sgu for vildt. 97 point, Forhandles af Supervin, hvor prisen er 349,95 kr., mens du pt på tilbud ved køb af 6 flasker kan købe vinen til 189,95 kr., hvilket er et helt absolut fabelagtig tilbud.

Wine Orbit

Gorgeously complex and enticing, the wine shows nectarine, fig and cedar characters on the nose with nuances of oatmeal and vanilla. It’s equally gratifying on the palate delivering outstanding weight and depth combined with refined mouthfeel and seamlessly integrated acidity, finishing impressively long and expansive

Raymond Chan

Bright, lemon-gold with depth and a green hue, even colour throughout. This has a lifting, vibrant bouquet with aromas of citrus, pineapple, and blossom entwined with delicate spice and creamy lees elements. Medium-bodied, it has a core of grapefruit and zest, followed by pineapple, hazelnut, buttery shortbread and soft spice. The wine has a taut acid tension, carrying grapefruit and good energy; it circulates flavour seamlessly across a fine-textured, slightly chalky palate. Very elegantly presented and lingering. This charmingly elegant Chardonnay with well-portioned oak details shows good energy, focus and a seamless flow. Match with cod with beurre blanc and pork chop over the next 6-8 years. Mendoza clone, from Bridge Pa Triangle vineyards. Handpicked, 100% barrel-fermented to 14% alc. Aged in seasoned 100% Taransaud French oak barriques, 30% new. Full MLF. 19/20 pts (95 pts)

Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier

Fragrant and complex, varietal and new. Aromas of red apple and grapefruit, quince and white peach, fine toasty - sweet wood layers, spice and lees. Silky textures touch the palate first then contrasting acidity and a core of citrus and stone fruit flavours. Weighty and complelling, complex and dry, judicious use of oak and a long finish.
A lovely example… 94 Points. Excellent

Mad og Monopolet

Tony Bish laver fremragende vin - denne er fra toppen af porteføljen. Hvis du er glad for Chardonnay, men gerne vil have finesse og elegance kombineret med en flot fylde, så er denne et perfekt eksempel. I næsen har den duft af citrus, æbler, fersken, toast, nødder og vanilje. I munden er den både frisk, fyldig, cremet og rund - den har faktisk det hele. Jeg er helt tosset med det mix, Tony Bish laver, hvor der er det kølige udtryk fra New Zealand kombineret med velintegreret fad. 1 stk 349,95/ BEDSTE PRIS v/6 fl. 179,95

Winewherever, Rasmus Christensen

Ekstremt ekspressiv Chardonnay der hopper ud af glasset med aromatiske noter af egetræsspåner, grønne æbler og revet citronskal. I munden føles den intens med stor frugt og mundfylde, kraftfuld og kantet syre, og en mineralitet der minder om saltsyltede citroner. Til trods for at der sker voldsomt meget i denne vin, hænger det hele på mirakuløst vis sammen. Tony Bish er ikke bange for at gå til ekstremer, og det har han gjort igen her.

The Real Review

James Suckling

This has aromas of crushed stones, white tea, apricots, peaches and white pears. Juicy with a medium to full body. Creamy. Nice stony character with a fresh finish.

International Wine Challenge

Flinty reductive nose at fist with ripe quince and red apple and floral notes. Green melon and chalky flinty finish.

Joelle Thomson

The 2021 Heartwood Chardonnay is an impressive wine to enjoy alone or with friends; its production methods make it a fun party chat or simply cellar it for three to four years and watch it evolve further.

Jancis Robinson

Subtle, intriguing nose. Racy and particularly lively on the palate. Really delicate and appetising with more than a suggestion of Chablis about it. This would make a great aperitif. Just a hint of wet stones! Admirable long.

Michael Cooper

The impressive 2021 vintage (5*) was hand-picked and fermented and matured in French oak barriques (25 per cent new). Bright, light lemon/green, it is fragrant, weighty and sweet-fruited, with concentrated stonefruit flavours, biscuity, savoury notes adding complexity, and excellent vigour, harmony and length.
A top release of this label…