TASTING NOTES FOR Tony Bish Heartwood Chardonnay Hawke’s Bay New Zealand

🍷 Appearance
Pale straw with light golden hues, bright and beautifully polished in the glass.

👃 Aromas
Complex and expressive, showing yellow peach, apricot and ripe citrus layered with roasted cashew, vanilla spice and subtle smoky oak notes. Hints of honeysuckle, lees and gentle flinty minerality add sophistication and depth.

👅 Palate
Rich and mouth-filling, delivering flavours of peach, red apple and citrus with creamy lees texture and beautifully integrated French oak. The palate combines generosity and concentration with vibrant acidity and impressive balance.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Silky and refined with a satin-cream mouthfeel balanced by fresh natural acidity. The finish is long, layered and persistent with lingering citrus, roasted nuts, spice and subtle smoky oak complexity.

🍇 Overall Style
A sophisticated Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay showing richness, texture and elegance in equal measure. Powerful yet beautifully balanced, this is a premium New Zealand Chardonnay style with impressive complexity and excellent ageing potential.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with roast chicken, lobster, grilled scallops, creamy seafood pasta, pork belly and mushroom risotto. Also superb with soft creamy cheeses and refined modern cuisine.

🍷 BBD Verdict
A beautifully crafted premium Chardonnay delivering concentration, texture and superb oak integration. Rich, layered and highly polished, this is an outstanding Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay that will impress lovers of serious cool-climate Chardonnay styles.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷