Sherwood Estate Wines Stoney Range Chardonnay 2023 from Waipara Valley, North Canterbury is a seriously inviting Kiwi Chardonnay, combining bright fruit, gentle oak and a creamy texture in a style that feels generous yet nicely refreshing for any night of the week.

In the glass, Stoney Range Chardonnay 2023 is all ripe peach, citrus and stone fruit with a touch of rockmelon, supported by light oak and a subtle creamy, leesy character rather than heavy toast. Fermented in a mix of small oak barrels and stainless steel, then matured on full yeast lees without malolactic, it sits medium–bodied with balanced acidity, smooth mouthfeel and a dry, peachy, citrus–tinged finish.

For food, this Sherwood Stoney Range Chardonnay 2023 is tailor–made for creamy vegetarian eggplant and bean pies, roast chicken with pan juices, or richer pork dishes where its texture and acidity cut through the sauce beautifully. It will also sing alongside grilled prawns, garlic butter scallops or a simple roast pumpkin and feta salad, making it a versatile, crowd–pleasing white for the table.