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94 Points

Bilancia Tiratore Chardonnay 2020

SKU: BLTC202010 UCNZ

~~$100.00~~ $79.99

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Bilancia Tiratore Chardonnay 2020 is crafted as a flagship expression from the La Collina vineyard, showcasing the unique character of the site with exceptional complexity and depth.

With multiple 96-point scores from renowned critics, this Chardonnay is celebrated for its intriguing aromas and balanced palate, making it a standout choice for enthusiasts.

The wine features a rich, creamy texture balanced by bright acidity and a lingering roasted hazelnut finish, perfect for pairing with a variety of dishes or enjoying on its own.

Critic Scores

96+ // Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

"The 2020 Tiratore Chardonnay is darker in color than the 2022 and 2021 tasted beside it. On the nose, there's a cavalcade of white spice, star anise, fennel, clove, jasmine tea and even licorice. Nice. In the mouth, the wine is electrified by scintillating acidity, which helps the fruit really settle onto the tongue and allows the phenolics to create a wide web of texture that coats the palate. This is gently chewy and totally composed. Excellent. This shows what a good vintage with some time in bottle will do. Yes. 13.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap."

96 // Cameron Douglas MS

"I hope you’ll find the bouquet of this wine as intriguing as I did. Mineral with pure citrus fruit scents, a dense, almost nutty lees quality, orchard fruits and fine oak. Complex and quite delicious on the palate, too – texture then a core of fruit, a fine acid line and layers of fine older barrel. Fine-tannin chalky texture with a flinty, edgy quality. Fresh and delicious to drink now, but will develop more complexity. Overall this wine is new so give it time please to let the oak integrate and calm. Behind this though is the power of ripe fruit and acidity, a fantastic base line structure, long finish and promise."

96 // Bob Campbell MW

"Tiratore is Italian for marksman. The La Collina vineyard was once a rifle range. Ripe, lush and peachy chardonnay with apple, nectarine, hazelnut, toast and spicy oak flavours. The texture is a masterful mix of seductive silkiness and fine peppery tannins, which act as a sort of reinforcing iron. A terrific chardonnay with a bright future"

96 // Mike Bennie

"Quite a delicate and pure-feeling wine here. Yes, a lilt of clove and cinnamon woody spice overlaid, but more about just ripe citrus characters, Granny Smith apple and almond nutty savouriness than anything, and balanced beautifully to boot. Excellent length, freshness too. A bit of river pebble minerality here also. It’s doing a lot, quietly complex and with good energy."

94 // Falstaff

"Subtle notes of cornmeal and hints of smoke appear on the restrained nose of this wine from the famous La Collina vineyard. The palate has the same smokiness and a stronger sense of cornmeal and corn husk, countered by a lovely and bright lemon freshness. The palate is concentrated and there is much bundled power in this wine which will benefit from bottle age."

Product Details

White

2020

Chardonnay

Bilancia

Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

5-10 Years

Stelvin

13.0%

750ml (Bottle)

Available for Purchase

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Description

Bilancia Tiratore Chardonnay 2020 is a remarkable single-vineyard wine from the esteemed La Collina vineyard, where vines were originally planted in 2001. This limited release Chardonnay reflects the true essence of its terroir, highlighting the variety rather than the winemaking process. With traditional techniques, the wine undergoes whole bunch pressing and barrel fermentation, resulting in a complex and elegant profile.
The nose is a captivating blend of flinty, smoky notes layered with regional stone fruits, freshly buttered sourdough, and hints of wild fennel and cinnamon. On the palate, you’ll discover an impressive balance of rich, ripe flavors, including peach, nectarine, and hazelnut, enveloped in a creamy texture with soft acidity. The finish is fresh and vibrant, showcasing a remarkable length that invites you back for more. This Chardonnay is perfect for immediate enjoyment or cellaring to enhance its already promising complexity.
Tasting Profile

Light

Full

Low Tannin

Tannic

Sweet

Dry

Low Acidity

High Acidity

Aroma:

Citrus, Mineral, Nutty

Palate:

Hazelnut, Nectarine, Peach

Food Pairings:

Cheese

Fish

Poultry

Tasting Notes

Description

Bilancia Tiratore Chardonnay 2020 is a remarkable single-vineyard wine from the esteemed La Collina vineyard, where vines were originally planted in 2001. This limited release Chardonnay reflects the true essence of its terroir, highlighting the variety rather than the winemaking process. With traditional techniques, the wine undergoes whole bunch pressing and barrel fermentation, resulting in a complex and elegant profile.

The nose is a captivating blend of flinty, smoky notes layered with regional stone fruits, freshly buttered sourdough, and hints of wild fennel and cinnamon. On the palate, you’ll discover an impressive balance of rich, ripe flavors, including peach, nectarine, and hazelnut, enveloped in a creamy texture with soft acidity. The finish is fresh and vibrant, showcasing a remarkable length that invites you back for more. This Chardonnay is perfect for immediate enjoyment or cellaring to enhance its already promising complexity.

Tasting Profile

Light
Full

Low Tannin
Tannic

Sweet
Dry

Low Acidity
High Acidity

Aroma:

Citrus, Mineral, Nutty

Palate:

Hazelnut, Nectarine, Peach

Food Pairings:

Cheese

Fish

Poultry

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