Tony Bish Golden Egg Chardonnay 2024

Sam Kim, Wine Orbit writes "Elegant and poised, the wine showcases white-fleshed peach, lemon pith, oatmeal, and wet limestone nuances on the nose. The focused palate exhibits outstanding concentration and creamy flow, wonderfully supported by fine acidity, finishing splendidly long and refined. It’s chalky and minerally with stunning refinement and persistence. At its best: 2026 to 2036."

David Walker Bell writes "A new vintage of a classic Chardonnay from the Chardonnay specialist in Hawke’s Bay. Hand-picked fruit from Two Terraces and Kokako Farm vineyards, in an excellent vintage. A bright, pale golden colour, with flashes of lime green at the edges. A bouquet of white peach, pink grapefruit, apple and lemon also has a light orange blossom floral note. Youthfully tight and crisp on the palate, led by a saline acidity. A freshness persists through the palate but there is also some weight and sinew which will emerge more in time. A flinty minerality contrasts well with the smoother texture, and there’s just a bristle of pithy tannin at the lengthy finish."

Cameron Douglas MS writes "Pristine, fresh and pure fruited bouquet of ripe citrus and white peach scents, a layer of finesse and complexity from time spent in egg reveals scents of lees and flintiness, white flowers and a mineral seam suggesting limestone and clay. Taut, youthful, crisp and dry as the wine touches the palate. Flavours mirror the bouquet led by grapefruit and lemon pith, apple and white peach. Super fine fruit tannins and a fine layers from time spent in wood then a lees and mineral complexity follow. A lovely wine with excellent potential. Best drinking from late 2026 or early 2027 through 2035+."

The winery writes "Pristine aromas of citrus blossom and white peach with hints of fresh fig and honeydew melon. There are nuances of fresh herbs such as Tarragon and Marjoram, along with nougat complexity and a mineral note of oyster shells."