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Tony Bish The Family Chardonnay 2025
Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
95/100 | James Suckling
'Premium' | Cameron Douglas MS
Tony Bish is one of New Zealand’s most celebrated winemakers, renowned for shaping the modern Kiwi Chardonnay style. This latest release, The Family Chardonnay, sits perfectly between the beloved Fat N Sassy and the more refined Heartwood, making it an ideal step up for fans of his signature style. Awarded an impressive 95 points by James Suckling, this is a standout example of quality Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay.
Crafted from select vineyard parcels and matured in premium Taransaud oak, The Family offers a snapshot of Tony Bish’s renowned Chardonnay style - generous yet refined, powerful yet elegant. Bursting from the glass with inviting aromas of roasted peach, red apple, and a twist of mandarin peel, this Hawke’s Bay beauty is layered with subtle cashew and oak spice that instantly draws you in. On the palate, it delivers everything you’d hope for: rich, creamy texture balanced by a vibrant acid line that keeps things fresh and focused. Ripe stone fruit and citrus notes glide effortlessly into a long, satisfying finish, with just the right touch of nutty complexity.
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Case rate (6)
$29.99
Tasting Notes
Candice Chow writes "This has a captivating toasty bouquet, unfolding vibrant and fresh fruit with salivating acidity, boosted by toasty spice and nutty elements. Accessible and generous."
Cameron Douglas MS writes "A complete wine, vibrant and fresh, lively and youthful with aromas and flavours of red apple and peach and lemon with a seam fragrant spices from fruit and some barrel. A dry wine with a fresh salivating appeal framed by flavours of pomaceous, citrus and stone fruits with a finesse layer from wood spice and gentle grainy mouthfeel. Balanced and well made with best drinking from day of purchase through 2029."
The winery writes "Charming aromas of roasted peach, fragrant red apple, mandarin peel and nutty cashew notes from the oak spice. The palate is rich, full and creamy textured, with ripe stone fruit, mandarin and nutty complexity. The flavours sustain well through the palate with a fine acid thread leading to delicious length and persistence."
Food Pairing
Fish
Chicken
Pork
| Stock Level: | High |
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| Vintage: | 2025 |
| Volume: | 750ml |
| Alcohol: | 13.5% |
| Seal Type: | Screwcap |
