Tony Bish

It’s no surprise that Tony Bish’s new company continues to go from strength to strength. While still involved with his old friends the Masons at Sacred Hill, Tony has struck out on his own, creating a range of astonishing wines under his new eponymous label. Fat n Sassy is the best known, a fat, buttery style with mass appeal around $20/bottle, but the latest additions to Tony Bish Wines have stepped things up several notches. The focus of these wines is truly the fine wine market, and there is another Super Premium cuvee in the near future, fermented wholly in the spectacular $55,000 Taransaud Ovum. This mighty acorn-like structure takes pride of place in Tony’s new urban winery in Napier, situated in the iconic National Tobacco Company building. Great wines, and a great new business – it’s an exciting time for Tony Bish and for Chardonnay lovers. Watch this space… with a glass of Tony Bish Chardonnay in your hand, of course!