Classic, fresh seaside Chardonnay blended with a small portion from Elephant Hill's warmer inland vineyard adding richness. Racy and flavoursome with piercing citrus, underlying peachy ripe notes. Mouthwatering and concentrated, elegant and refined.

Empirical wines are finely crafted through collaborative experimentation and observation by both viticulturist and winemaker. The combined knowledge, passion and complete freedom to make wines in a style reflective of our talented teams' vast experience, results in truly exquisite, limited edition wines that showcase the very best of the vineyards. Flavours of ripe peach, stone fruit, and pear, balances well with toasty oak, butter, caramel, and a subtle struck-flint smoky reduction.

Fine example of a Marlborough Chardonnay from the team at Fickle Mistress.

Forager Chardonnay is a pure expression of place, crafted from hand-picked grapes grown on a tiny chalky hillside vineyard in North Canterbury. Shaped by cool-climate conditions and warm prevailing winds, the vines produce fruit with depth, freshness, and character. Guided by a philosophy of minimal intervention, the wine is gently whole-bunch pressed and naturally fermented in French oak barrels before aging without fining or heavy oak influence. The result is a refined, textural Chardonnay that balances precision, natural purity, and a true sense of the vineyard it comes from.

Giesen Estate is New Zealand wine made for sharing. Fruit-forward, well-balanced and smooth through the finish, with varietal character front and centre. Classic styles. Great in the glass. Generous and smooth, this is Chardonnay made for real life. Ripe citrus, peach and melon lead the way, with a subtle floral lift and a hint of vanilla. The palate follows through with stone fruit and a touch of butterscotch, finishing long and quietly elegant.

Aromatically inviting with golden kiwifruit, nashi with mild oak and coconut husk. The palate is full with generous flavours supported by fine grained oak phenolics and ripe acidity.

An elegant wine with a delicious combination of white peach, apple and hint of spice.

Hardys VR stands for uncomplicated wines displaying true varietal character, perfect for everyday enjoyment. Hardys Varietal Range Chardonnay is from South East Australia and has juicy fruit characters of white peach, yellow nectarine and subtle hints of vanillin that make it very easy drinking. A solid choice to serve with seafood and chicken dishes.

A modern-style Chardonnay with luscious peach and apricot flavours, and notes of creamy butterscotch and vanilla. Toasty oak adds a delicious layer in this versatile, appealing wine.

This wine is layered with fragrant aromas of red apple, nectarine and lemon peel alongside toasted almond, nougat, a touch of spice and vanilla. On the palate, juicy apple and nectarine flavours are balanced by crisp citrus notes and refreshing acidity. Wild ferment and barrel aging has added complexity, nutty nuances and a weighty texture. The wine concludes in a dry, lingering, elegant finish.

Aromas of candied citrus abound and the combination of mildly spicy stone fruit and soft tannins result in a creamy easy drinking wine.

Kim Crawford Small Parcels are micro-cuvées representing the very best of what New Zealand's pristine, cool-climate vineyards can produce. This Chardonnay reflects the elegant landscape surrounding Kim Crawford's Hawke's Bay vineyards as well as the complexity of the wild fermentation method. Stone fruit and citrus aromas are enhanced by baking spice and brioche from regular battonage in fine French oak barriques. Concentrated, taut and mineral with a silken texture.