Tony Bish Fat & Sassy Chardonnay 2023

The Tony Bish Fat & Sassy Chardonnay 2023 is a vibrant and expressive wine, showcasing the winemaking prowess of Tony Bish, one of New Zealand’s leading Chardonnay specialists. Crafted from a blend of 75% Marlborough and 25% Hawke’s Bay fruit, this Chardonnay is deliberately styled to be full-bodied and richly textured, living up to its 'Fat & Sassy' name.

Nose: The wine greets you with a full, broad nose, offering refreshing aromas of ripe yellow stone fruits like peach and apricot, combined with zesty citrus notes. The bouquet is further enhanced by a creamy nuttiness from the barrel fermentation and subtle hints of vanilla and spice.

Palate: On the palate, this Chardonnay is both rich and balanced. Flavours of citrus fruits are seamlessly integrated with creamy barrel-ferment notes and a touch of buttery malolactic fermentation (MLF). The wine’s mouthfeel is lush and rounded, with a fine-textured line of acidity that adds poise and freshness, leading to a long, sustained finish with toasty oak nuances.

Finish: The finish is enduring, leaving a lasting impression of creamy lemon curd, subtle oak spice, and a hint of nuttiness, all balanced by a vibrant acidity.

The 2023 Fat & Sassy Chardonnay is a quintessential example of modern New Zealand Chardonnay—bold, flavourful, and perfectly balanced. This wine is a fantastic match for rich seafood dishes, creamy pastas, or roasted poultry, and is sure to please anyone who appreciates a well-crafted, full-bodied Chardonnay​

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