TASTING NOTES FOR Tony Bish Skin In The Game Chardonnay Hawke’s Bay New Zealand 2019

🍷 Appearance
Bright medium straw with a light golden hue. Shows depth and slight evolution, while retaining freshness and clarity.

👃 Aromas
Lifted and intriguing, with citrus, green apple and white peach at the core.
Layered notes of chamomile, lemon zest and subtle roasted nut characters add complexity, alongside a distinctive chalky mineral edge.

👅 Palate
Medium-bodied and expressive, delivering citrus, apple and stone fruit flavours with a pithy edge.
Skin contact adds a gentle grip and savoury dimension—think orange peel, spice and a slightly exotic, textural twist.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Textural and mouth-filling, driven by lees ageing and egg fermentation.
A fine, powdery phenolic grip carries through to a long, balanced finish with lingering citrus, mineral and savoury notes.

🍇 Overall Style
A modern, alternative Chardonnay style—skin-fermented, textural and complex.
Combines purity of fruit with savoury grip and minerality, sitting somewhere between classic Chardonnay and a refined “orange wine” style.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with grilled seafood, roast chicken, pork, tapas or Mediterranean dishes. Also excellent with dishes featuring herbs, citrus or olive oil.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A seriously interesting Chardonnay that stands out from the crowd.
Perfect for mixed dozens where you want something unique—textural, food-friendly and conversation-starting.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷