Matawhero Church House Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2024

Power, precision and price..

This one is from the long lost Chardonnay land of Gisborne. The label speaks volumes as does the reviews and gold medal. A nice choice for a fuller bodied Chardonnay.
"Gorgeously styled and seductively appealing, the wine shows mango, golden peach, hazelnut, and French vanilla aromas on the nose, leading to a concentrated palate offering terrific weight and depth. Wonderfully harmonious and structured with a sustained, satisfying finish. At its best: now to 2032" 95/100 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Mar 2025

"Classic bouquet of toasty barrel and baked stone fruits, nut and kitchen spices, a silty clay soil quality and harmonious inviting frame. Full-bodied, firm and dry with flavours and textures of stone fruits and peaches, cashew nut and brazil-nut butter, pear and roasted apple. Bold and expressive, well made and ready to drink from day of purchase 2031" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Mar 2025