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Oyster Bay

Oyster Bay Chardonnay

New Zealand, Marlborough

White wine

3.8

Expert Rating

3.5

Most Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Oyster Bay Chardonnay is a premium wine produced by Oyster Bay Wines, a renowned winery in New Zealand. The grapes for this wine are sourced from select vineyards in the Marlborough region, known for its cool climate and mineral-rich soils. The winemakers use a combination of traditional and modern techniques to create a wine that is elegant and refined. Oyster Bay Chardonnay is characterized by its bright citrus and white peach flavors, balanced by subtle oak notes and a creamy texture. It is a perfect example of a well-crafted New World Chardonnay that is both refreshing and complex.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Oyster Bay Chardonnay has a golden hue, with aromas of ripe orchard fruits, hazelnuts, and a hint of spice.On the palate, it is smooth and creamy, with a balanced acidity and a long, lingering finish. Flavors of ripe apples, honey, and toasted oak linger throughout. Enjoy this New Zealand Chardonnay with grilled fish, creamy pastas, or roasted chicken.

EXPERT RATING

3.8

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Mildly aromatic

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Generous

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Lean

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

No tannin

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Chardonnay

ORIGINS

Winery: Oyster Bay

Region: Marlborough

Marlborough is a wine region located in the northeast corner of New Zealand's South Island. It is the country's largest and most important wine-producing region, accounting for over 75% of the nation's total wine production. With its unique combination of geography, climate, and soil, Marlborough has become a world-renowned producer of high-quality wines. Marlborough's wine industry began in the 1970s, when the first vineyards were planted in the region. Since then, the region has seen tremendous growth, with the number of vineyards increasing from just a handful in the 1970s to over 600 today. Marlborough's wines have become increasingly popular around the world, and the region now produces some of the most sought-after wines in the world.

CUSTOMER RATING

3.5

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