Those in the know (and with discerning palates), know that Marlborough has much more to offer than its famous sauv blanc. All that sun that ripens sauv does wonders for chardonnay in the region and the result is ripper wines. In this example, you get intense, complex aromas of fig, almond, peach and vanilla followed by more peach and some citrus on the palate with a creamy mouthfeel. This is vibrant, driving stuff and easily supports the oak in which it was matured.