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TONY BISH FAT & SASSY CHARDONNAY 2024

The name says it all!

Product Code: 4080
Country: New Zealand
Region: Hawkes Bay
Style: White
Variety: Chardonnay
Producer: Tony Bish Wines

Closure: Screw Cap
Unit: Each
Volume: 750ml
Alcohol: 12.5%
Grape: 100% Chardonnay

Original price was: $25.99.Current price is: $21.99.

The name says it all!

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Due to the cyclones in 2023, winemaker Tony Bish had to source fruit from outside Hawkes Bay for the Fat & Sassy label – so it is a welcome return back to Hawkes Bay fruit for the 2024 vintage.

Tony is synonymous with Chardonnay. It is the only variety he produces, and the core Fat & Sassy label is his bread and butter – or more aptly maybe toast and butter. Consistently one of our Top Sellers as this always overdelivers!

Winery notes (2024 Vintage)
"Enticingly fruited with aromas of peach, fresh red apple, firm apricot, and nashi pear along with tropical notes of mango and pawpaw. The palate is richly fruited and tropical with ripe stone fruit and creamy mouth filling richness. Hints of toasted brioche and oak spice give complexity, and a fine acid line lends freshness on the finish and length.

Machine harvested fruit was gently destemmed without crushing and pressed to tank for settling. Following racking, the juice was transferred to a large French Oak Cuvée and barriques for fermentation and maturation. Juices were inoculated with CY3079 yeast for primary fermentation. All batches went through a secondary malo-lactic fermentation. The wine was aged sur-lie for 9 months before racking and filtration to bottle."

5 Stars & 93/100 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, October 2025 (2024 Vintage)
"It's delightfully fruited and inviting on the nose, showing golden peach, mango, vanilla, and assorted nut aromas. The palate is equally appealing with succulent fruit intensity, backed by creamy texture and finely infused acidity, making it flavoursome and deliciously attractive. At its best: now to 2029."

92/100 Cameron Douglas MS, November 2025 (2024 Vintage)
"A delicious wine from the TB stable – aromas and flavours of fresh grapefruit and peach, lots of apple and fruit spice then a fine layer of vanilla and cheesy cream. Dry on the palate with medium+ weight, plenty of acidity delivers a nice palate squeeze and ensures flavours are available throughout the palate and cellar worthy. Best drinking from 2025 through 2028."

17.5/20 Joelle Thompson (2024 Vintage)
"Winemakers Tony and Oscar are proud return to their home in Hawke's Bay as the source of grapes in this smooth medium bodied Chardonnay. It has a fleshy mid palate and soft mouthfeel with aromas of peach and apricot kernel with a tangy twist, and dry finish."

We provide a door to door delivery service nationwide. Delivery charges are calculated on a 12 bottle case or part there of.

Delivery charges are calculated during the checkout process based off your address post code. Please ensure you choose the correct post code. We will advise you if you have chosen the incorrect post code.

You may also choose to 'pick up' your order from our wine shop at 188 Durham Street South, Christchurch.

For further details on prices and delivery options please go to the Delivery & Returns section of our site.

If for any reason you are not entirely happy with your order or you suspect that it may be affected by a quality issue, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will remedy the problem straight away. Contact us on (03) 3655134.

Note, for orders of 1 - 2 bottles we charge an additional $6 for packaging. To ensure the safety of the bottles we use specially designed posting boxes.

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Tony Bish Wines, located in Hawke's Bay, is renowned for its exceptional production of premium Chardonnay wines. Established by Tony Bish, a highly regarded winemaker with over 35 years of experience, the winery specialises in crafting Chardonnay using traditional winemaking techniques and innovative methods.

Tony Bish Wines stands out with its unique approach to Chardonnay production, utilising concrete eggs and barrels made from French oak sourced exclusively from the Alliers forest. These techniques contribute to the distinct character and exceptional quality of their wines.

With a strong focus on sustainability, Tony Bish Wines implements environmentally friendly practices, including organic vineyard management and minimal intervention winemaking. The result is a range of Chardonnays that showcase the terroir of Hawke's Bay while expressing the utmost elegance and complexity.

Tony Bish Wines has garnered acclaim both nationally and internationally, captivating wine enthusiasts with their exceptional Chardonnays. With a commitment to crafting wines of the highest standard, Tony Bish continues to solidify his reputation as one of New Zealand's finest Chardonnay producers.