Mainly Clone 15 and entirely barrel fermented and aged in 40% new French oak (the balance goes into second and third-fill barrels), Villa Maria's 2019 Keltern Chardonnay is another classic vintage from this established star. Tighter and more mineral in style than many of its Hawke's Bay counterparts, it offers up hints of vanilla and toasted grain against a backdrop of subtle white peaches and lively citrus fruits. Medium to full-bodied, it's richly textured and layered on the palate yet with a crisp, long-lingering finish.