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Oyster BayMerlot
Dry, Medium Bodied style of Merlot
Pairs well with Cured Meats
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Dry, Medium Bodied style of MerlotPairs well with Cured MeatsThe gravelly soils and sunny climate of Hawkes Bay are producing some of New Zealand's most exciting reds. This classy Merlot from Oyster Bay shows soft spicy varietal flavours such as, juicy plums and ripe dark fruits. Accompanied by well intergraded oak and subtle tannins, making this wine one of the easier matching to food.
The gravelly soils and sunny climate of Hawkes Bay are producing some of New Zealand's most exciting reds. This classy Merlot from Oyster Bay shows soft spicy varietal flavours such as, juicy plums and ripe dark fruits. Accompanied by well intergraded oak and subtle tannins, making this wine one of the easier matching to food.
Medium bodied red wines have a lightly textured mouthfeel with moderate flavour impact. Often medium in colour.
Dry wines have no trace of sweetness at all.
- TypeMerlot
- Size750ML
- RegionHawke's Bay
- Current Vintage2021* - Vintage is not guaranteed and may vary store to store or when delivered.
- Standard Drinks7.7
- Alcohol Volume13%
- CountryNew Zealand
- Brand NameOyster Bay
- Food MatchCured Meats
- ClosureScrew Cap
- Wine SweetnessDry
- Wine BodyMedium Bodied
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Vintage 2018
90 points
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Vintage 2020
91 points www.jamessuckling.com
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