This Chardonnay is very forward with well-concentrated notes of stone-fruits and citrus mixed harmoniously with smoky reductive tones complimented by a definitive nutty burnt butter note. It is composed and elegant on the palate, offering excellent fruit intensity, creamy texture, medium to full bodied.

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

Spicy butter and hints of fresh papaya on the nose. The palate is lifted showing well-integrated ripe stone fruit and dried apricot flavours backed by an elegant oak richness resulting in a beautifully generous, long and well-balanced wine.

Beautifully integrated tropical flavours such as pineapple, mango and papaya, with citrus notes that explode in your mouth. These flavours delicately intertwine with aromas of vanilla and honey to create depth and balance throughout. A hint of toasted oak and butter rounds out the long, lingering finish.

Dry, complex and serious. Flinty notes, toasted hazelnuts and lemon on the nose. Ripe peach, nectarine rounded by integrated oak and lemon blossom.

A classic Chardonnay from Gisborne, this wine has notes of ripe stone fruit and rockmelon with a subtle creamy texture. Pair with fresh local seafood, or a chicken dish, especially those with an element of creaminess.

The nose is packed with an abundance of citrus and stone fruit, together with the tropical aromas of pineapple and guava. Interspersed also with floral notes reminiscent of honeysuckle and jasmine. The palate is concentrated and mouth-filling, yet balanced with refreshing acidity that complements its lingering dry finish. Vegan Friendly.

Ripe peach and melon layered with butterscotch and toasty oak notes. The palate is big, rich and full with great length and weight.

Rich with harmonious acidity. This flagship Chardonnay expresses a medley of peach and melon flavours, overlaid with toasty oak.

First established in 1968, Matawhero wines defied convention and made wines of boutique standing and international acclaim and in doing so, changed the face of New Zealand winemaking forever. Since its first vintage in 1975, Matawhero has produced many excellent and often adventurous wines.

This classic gisborne chardonnay is as big and buttery as their winemakers could get it. Made in the 'old school style' this wine expresses gisborne at its very best. This is a rich and interesting drop with fruit driven aromas of apricot and melon with balanced buttery notes and a textural palate showcasing toasty oak characteristics.

This is a rich and interesting drop with fruit driven aromas of apricot and melon with balanced buttery notes and a textural palate showcasing toasty oak characteristics.