Tony Bish got a harvest job at a winery in Gisborne to fund a ski season in New Zealand’s South Island and has never looked back. After 27 years at Sacred Hill, he set up his own brand in 2013, entirely focused on Chardonnays of all shapes, sizes and styles. Sourcing grapes from some of the best vineyards in Hawke’s Bay, he’s on a mission to turn consumers into what he calls ‘Chardonnistas’, challenging the ABC (Anything But Chardonnay) movement in the process.

To read more about Tony have a look at his website. You can also follow him on Instagram at @tonybish.wines.

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