Bilancia Tiratore Chardonnay 2018

FIVE STARS | Michael Cooper
92/100 | Jancis Robinson
92/100 | Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review

Tiratore (to-ra-tó-re) comes from the Italian word for hunter/marksman. It pays homage to the bullet cases found on the La Collina vineyard where a shooting range once operated. With a team like Warren Gibson and Lorraine Leheney driving Tiratore's development, this flagship label will always be one to watch and this 2018 release is looking exceptional. 

It has a complex nose with flinty / smokey hints overlaying regional stonefruits. On the palate this is a elegant, refined chardonnay with exceptional drive. There is plenty of soft acidity, some flinty notes and a subtle creaminess. The finish is impeccable; fresh and zingy and seemingly endless.

This limited release wine is already attractive but it would be unfair not to wait a few years to see it blossom further. Our tasting team thought it was outstanding. Bravo.

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