New Zealand Chardonnay is all about quality.The varied conditions and the winemaker's skill make the Chardonnay in New Zealand appealing to a wide range of palates. Most of the top wines are produced from hand-picked grapes producing soft-textured, elegant wine with good bottle development potential. There has been an evolution in New Zealand Chardonnay...and the progress of recent years will be more than matched in the next decade.