93 points “Tangy vibrant chardonnay with citrus grapefruit lime white peach ginger and nutty yeast lees flavours. A moderately concentrated high-energy wine with a fine peppery texture.” – Bob Campbell MW
Sometimes called ‘Mr New Zealand Wine’ Bob Campbell was only the second wine writer in the world (after Jancis Robinson) to become a Master of Wine. So when he gives a review like that it’s worth taking notice especially at this price.
Bilancia Chardonnay is pressed into French oak barrels and allowed to ferment with indigenous yeasts. It remained on the lees for 10 months creating a wine that’s tight and food friendly. Expect citrus stone fruit cardamom bun oak and a good seasoning of salt and pepper from what is one of the most intriguing Chardonnays we have tasted in years.
Bilancia is a boutique producer in Hawke’s Bay established by Lorraine Leheny and Warren Gibson in 1997. Although they settled in New Zealand this dynamic duo studied in South Australia and have made wines in Australia Hungary Italy California Portugal and France. They are both Libras which is why they choose the name Bilancia which means balance and is also the Italian word for the zodiac sign they were born under. However their stellar wines are a must-try irrespective of your astrology.
SKU No.: 3530426
Style No.: 905574
Region: Hawke's Bay
Grapes: Chardonnay
Closure: Screw
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 13%
Volume: 750ml
Allergens: Sulphites
93 points “Tangy vibrant chardonnay with citrus grapefruit lime white peach ginger and nutty yeast lees flavours. A moderately concentrated high-energy wine with a fine peppery texture.” – Bob Campbell MW
Sometimes called ‘Mr New Zealand Wine’ Bob Campbell was only the second wine writer in the world (after Jancis Robinson) to become a Master of Wine. So when he gives a review like that it’s worth taking notice especially at this price.
Bilancia Chardonnay is pressed into French oak barrels and allowed to ferment with indigenous yeasts. It remained on the lees for 10 months creating a wine that’s tight and food friendly. Expect citrus stone fruit cardamom bun oak and a good seasoning of salt and pepper from what is one of the most intriguing Chardonnays we have tasted in years.
Bilancia is a boutique producer in Hawke’s Bay established by Lorraine Leheny and Warren Gibson in 1997. Although they settled in New Zealand this dynamic duo studied in South Australia and have made wines in Australia Hungary Italy California Portugal and France. They are both Libras which is why they choose the name Bilancia which means balance and is also the Italian word for the zodiac sign they were born under. However their stellar wines are a must-try irrespective of your astrology.
SKU No.: 3530426
Style No.: 905574