A Hawke's Bay classic, the 2019 Riflemans Chardonnay is as good as previous top vintages, easily marrying fine French oak (80% new!) with sunny New Zealand fruit. Toasted hazelnuts accent grilled pineapple, while hints of scorched coffee and ripe white peaches play around the edges. It's medium to full-bodied, ripe and generous, silky in texture and long on the finish. Concentrated and complex, it's delicious now but should drink well for at least another five years or so.