Millton Crazy By Nature Shotberry Chardonnay 2022 from Millton Vineyards in sun‑kissed Gisborne is a lively, biodynamic Kiwi chardy that’s all citrus zip and stonefruit generosity, built as an easy‑drinking but seriously well‑farmed white. This 2022 Millton Crazy By Nature Shotberry Chardonnay offers that classic Millton purity with a bit of natural‑wine swagger, making it a great value New Zealand Chardonnay for mid‑week and long lunches alike.

In the glass you’re talking fresh lemon, grapefruit and lime zest alongside peach and nectarine, with gentle nutty and biscuity notes and a touch of oak that adds shape rather than heaviness. The palate is medium‑bodied, zesty and crisp, with a clean, refreshing finish that keeps things bright and moreish instead of creamy or oaky, so it drinks beautifully from the first glass to the last.

Food‑wise, Millton Crazy By Nature Shotberry Chardonnay 2022 is spot on with grilled fish, crumbed whiting, salt‑and‑pepper squid, simple roast chook, or a creamy seafood pasta where that citrus‑driven acidity cuts through the richness. It’s also a handy match for soft cheeses and spring veg dishes, giving you a versatile Gisborne Chardonnay that slots in neatly anywhere a fresh but flavoursome white is called for.