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.

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.

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

Nyzeeländsk Chardonnay med smöriga burgundiska ambitioner. God men balanserad. Gula äpplen, smör, toast och vanilj i skön förening. Fyllig, men med en livlig syra. Ett vin med klass och karaktär. ★★★★★★ 6/6 stjärnor (Value for money) 1 st 349,95/ 6 st 199,95kr

Vin.connaisseur

Nya Zeeländsk Chardonnay med smöriga burgundiska ambitioner. God men balanserad. Gula äpplen, smör, toast och vanilj i skön förening. Fyllig, men med en livlig syra. Ett vin med klass och karaktär. ★★★★★★ 6/6 stjärnor (Value for money) 1 st 349,95/ 6 st 199,95kr

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.

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+.

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 för en uttrycksfull och vild Chardonnay-näsa, fyllig, oljig och med närmast några tertiära toner av linolja, fat och nötkompott. Den är fanimej vansinnig, med både blomsterpollen, aprikos, överjästa äpplen, persika, konserverade päron, ananas och lakritskonfekt på epo. Det finns också vanilj, rostade hasselnötter, cowboytoast, mandariner och så svagt lite svala och salta mineraler. Och så smakar vinet också ... fabelaktigt, så överdrivet och uttrycksfullt att det närmar sig vinös p..no. Smaken är också vild och abnorm, men klart svalare i smaken än i doften, för den klingar verkligen i munnen med hela det stora klockspelet. Det ger alltså saft, kraft och energi ... har kanderade päron, aprikos, söt äppel- och citronsaft ... det smakar fanimej helt vilt. 97 poäng, Säljs av Supervin, där priset är 349,95 kr., medan du just nu på erbjudande vid köp av 6 flaskor kan köpa vinet för 189,95 kr., vilket är ett helt absolut fabelaktigt erbjudande.

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 den blanding, Tony Bish laver, hvor der er det kølige udtryk fra New Zealand kombineret med velintegreret fad. 1 st 349,95/ BÄSTA PRIS vid 6 fl. 179,95

Winewherever, Rasmus Christensen

Extremt expressiv Chardonnay som hoppar ur glaset med aromatiska toner av träspån, gröna äpplen och rivet citronskal. I munnen känns den intensiv med stor frukt och fyllighet, kraftfull och kantig syra samt en mineralitet som påminner om saltinlagda citroner. Trots att det händer våldsamt mycket i detta vin hänger allt mirakulöst nog ihop. Tony Bish är inte rädd för att gå till ytterligheter, och det har han gjort igen här.

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…