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Tony Bish Zen Chardonnay 2020
Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
FIVE STARS 99/100 | Sam Kim, Wine Orbit - "Alluring and ethereal"
98/100 | Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews
96/100 'Outstanding' | Cameron Douglas MS
A breakthrough wine in New Zealand wine production. Vinted from a new Ovum (egg shaped oak cask - the only one in the Southern Hemisphere) this is a near perfect expression of the famous dry farmed Skeetfield Vineyard - a seminal site for old vine Chardonnay. The palate is rich and creamy with brilliant mouthfeel and tremendous drive - but is not either noticeably oak driven or heavy in any way - and the finish is incredibly long and satisfying. It is very clearly one of the finest chardonnay experiences we have ever tasted and an absolute credit to the winemaker - a thoroughly modern and quite different interpretation of fine Hawkes Bay Chardonnay and a true showcase of what is very clearly a very special vineyard site. Bravo.
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Tasting Notes
Cameron Douglas MS writes "A very elegant, sophisticated and complex bouquet with aromas of pure, ripe new season stone fruits, some lees autolysis textures, flowers, a fine layer of grapefruit and apple. Fantastic on the palate, a silky-cream texture touches first, and lasts, contrasting acidity then core fruit flavours to reflect the boquuet fold in. Fine textures and layers of complexity from the ovum unfild as the wine opens up on the palate with a soft vanilla spice and sweet wood quality. Textures from the lees add complexity and breadth. A fantastic wine with excellent drinking from 2023 through 2033."
Sam Kim, Wine Orbit writes "This is stunningly refined and poised, showing nectarine, fig, nougat, hazelnut and sweet pastry aromas on the nose. The palate displays exceptional weight and focus, combined with creamy texture and brilliantly pitched acidity, leading to a prolonged exquisite finish. Alluring and ethereal with layers of enticing flavours and textures."
Food Pairing
Chicken
Pork
| Stock Level: | Low |
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| Vintage: | 2019 |
| Volume: | 750ML |
| Seal Type: | Screwcap |