Gold Medal – NZIWS

"100% barrel fermented in tight-grain French oak barriques, 20% of which are new.
A rich, complex Martinborough Chardonnay showing intense ripe stone fruit flavours underpinned by subtle spicy and barrel fermentation characters, enhanced by a silky palate texture and a elegant lingering finish." Winery 

Quite a classy Chardonnay for the dollars.  Built with all the right elements that should please most.

This will not be about long.