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 luscious blend of our best barrel lots of estate-grown fruit shows Matchbook's house style of extreme balance of fruit and oak. Dense flavours of pear, mandarin and melon are layered over creamy butterscotch, brown sugar and barrel spice. The lingering finish is both crisp and unctuous. The Arsonist serves up the depth and richness you want in a big Chardonnay. Pair with lobster, shrimp scampi or chicken with a rich mustard sauce.

100% of the fruit for this Chardonnay came from McManis' very own River Junction AVA, located at the confluence of the San Joaquin and Stanislaus Rivers. Light golden straw in color with bright fruit aromas of pear, melon, and peach. The palate is driven by notes of stone-fruit, banana, vanilla, and a hint of buttered popcorn. Rich and decadent, this Chardonnay can be enjoyed on its own or with a delicious meal.

Consistently beautiful wines that are crafted to capture the essence of their origins.

The Nautilus Chardonnay is straw coloured with a lifted nose of white peaches, citrus blossoms, brioche, and toasted hazelnuts. The palate displays stone fruits along with a nutty complexity from the natural ferments. The palate has good depth and concentration with a refreshingly long finish. This wine has a tight mineral structure and will develop a creamy texture as it matures.

Pure, ripe and youthful with a mineral and citrus fruits laden bouquet. Aromas of ripe grapefruit and white peach, a cold river stone earthy quality, baked apple and quince. There's a floral scent of mountain flowers while the oak shows a raw nut quality and is moderately intense. Youthful, taut and fresh as the wine touches the palate. Flavours of citrus and orchard fruits, oak spice and a silky texture. A dry wine with plenty of weight and poise, oak flavours include some baking spice and raw sugar sensations with fine tannins and acidity round out the mouthfeel. A complex and tasty wine with layers of mineral then fruit, oak and texture.

The philosophy of Oyster Bay is to produce fine, distinctly regional wines that are elegant and assertive with glorious fruit flavours. An affordable, everyday luxury.

Classic California styles for the next generation of wine enthusiasts. It embodies the bold, pioneering spirit of the California landscape and those who call it home. 100% barrel fermented, then aged for six months in French and American oak barrels, this Chardonnay isn't the oak-bomb style of ten years ago. Instead, it strikes the perfect balance between richness and elegance. Their modern version of Cali Chard is bold and engaging, offering an unmistakable varietal signature that's perfect for pairing with your favourite home-cooked meals.

On the nose there are aromas of citrus, as well as honeydew melon and some stone fruit (peach and nectarine). In addition there is a hint of struck match which adds complexity and a flinty minerality. The palate is concentrated with refreshing acidity and a lingering finish.

The Selaks range is made in an approachable style highlighting the fresh vibrant fruit character of each variety. These are wines suitable for all occasions, delivering excellent quality and consistency every vintage.

The Taste Collection is a celebration of the generous and distinct flavours that have made Selaks wines so extraordinary and sought after for more than 90 years. Buttery Chardonnay, smooth, creamy and simply melts in your mouth. The beautifully integrated toasty oak results in flavours of brioche and vanilla, while still enabling the delightful ripe stone fruit characters to shine through.