One of my favorite NZ Chards year after year, the 2017 Riflemans Chardonnay continues that successful tradition, marrying ripe pineapple and grilled peach notes with scents of toasted grain. It's unabashedly oaked but has the powerful fruit to handle it, resulting in waves of lush flavor. Medium to full-bodied, generous yet structured, with a long, long finish, it should drink well for another 5-6 years, maybe more.