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Oyster Bay - Merlot Marlborough 2018 (750ml)

Producer Oyster Bay
Country New Zealand
Region Marlborough
Varietal Merlot
Vintage 2018
Sku 870661008147
Size 750ml
 
WE
88

"This is an easy drinking red perfect for a weeknight bowl of spaghetti bolognese or a pizza. It's medium to full bodied, with soft tannins and flavors of juicy berries, cherry cola, chocolate and some savory herbal notes. Drink now." -- C.P. Wine Enthusiast Review, 2016 Vintage.

Oyster Bay Description

The Hawke’s Bay wine region is arguably the most exciting find in recent times for the cultivation of Merlot in New Zealand. Ancient alluvial river terraces provide for a superb mix of soils over gravelly, free-draining subsoils, with an abundance of pure river water or irrigation. 

With a temperate maritime climate, the vines are warmed by strong clear sunlight during the day and cooled at night by the sea breezes of the Pacific Ocean. This is the unique environment in which Merlot produces its vibrant, fully-ripened varietal flavours. Essentially, Oyster Bay Hawke’s Bay Merlot is about elegance and intensity of fruit. The hero is always freshness of ripe fruit, spice and soft tannins on the palate.

Wine Enthusiast: 88 Points