Appearance: Shiny light pale lemon-gold color with greenish hues; medium body with a dense, clear structure and elegance.
Aroma: Elegant aromatics with pronounced notes of ripe white peach, pear, green apple, citrus (grapefruit), with a slight touch of wet stone (wet flint), ginger, and herbs (rosemary, thyme). Aromatically complex and refined.
Taste: Dry, medium body with a robust structure. On the palate, fruitiness (peach, pear, citrus) is nicely supported by mineral spiciness, a slightly buttery texture, and a harmonious line of acidity. Finishes fresh and lively.
Finish: Long, harmonious aftertaste with a fruity core and mineral memory. The finish is elegant, with refined finesse and, together with the aromas, emphasizes a balanced expression. Recommended drinking period: 2023 to 2029, with a few more years for further development of aromas and complexity.
Specifications
| Others | |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | New Zealand |
| Type | Rich white |
| Variety | Chardonnay |
| % Alcohol | 14 |
| James Suckling | 92 |
| Type of product | Wine |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Volume | 0.75 |
| Wine Type | white wine |
| Natural wine | Natural wine |
| Brand | Bilancia |
| Producer | Bilancia |
| Region | Hawke's Bay |
| Sugar Level | dry |
| sulfites | yes |
| Serving temperature | 10 - 12 °C |
| Wine clasification | still wine |