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Tony Bish Zen Chardonnay 2018 MAGNUM
$425.00
Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
FIVE STARS 97/100 | Sam Kim, Wine Orbit - "Ethereal and engaging."
Zen is Tony Bish’s flagship – his purest expression of Chardonnay, and in 2018, he absolutely nailed it. Sourced from dry-farmed Skeetfield fruit and raised entirely in a Taransaud French oak Ovum (the only one in NZ), this is unfined, unfiltered, and utterly uncompromising.
The nose is beautifully subtle – mealy citrus, a touch of spice and mineral lift. On the palate, it’s all texture and poise: bright, saline-edged citrus with fine-grained structure, layers of lemon, grapefruit, and gentle richness weaving through every sip.
Profoundly balanced. Incredibly detailed. A true collector’s piece in majestic magnum format.
Very limited. One for the cellar – or the centre of the table.
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Tasting Notes
Sam Kim, Wine Orbit writes "Ethereal and engaging, this stunning chardonnay shows white flesh nectarine, rockmelon, lemon pith and nougat characters on the nose with nuances of cedar and spice. It's magnificently concentrated on the palate, exhibiting exceptional depth and focus combined with creamy mouthfeel and perfectly pitched acidity, finishing tremendously long and refined."
Food Pairing
Fish
Chicken
Pork
| Stock Level: | Low |
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| Vintage: | 2018 |
| Volume: | 750ml |
| Alcohol: | 13.5% |
| Seal Type: | Screwcap |
