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Oyster Bay Pinot Noir 2011 Wine Review

Oyster Bay Pinot Noir 2011

Oyster Bay Pinot Noir 2011

Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 4

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Drink: 2012-2017

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Oyster Bay

Agent: Delegat Canada Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 91/100

Toasty oak on the nose wraps around fleshy ripe black cherries. Full-bodied, mouth-watering juicy and smooth with a great finish. Smoky and toasty. Terrific with a wide range of dishes. Yum! Long finish.

Pinot Noir food pairings: planked salmon, barbecued duck, veggie mushroom burger, frittata.

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This Oyster Bay Pinot Noir 2011 was reviewed on August 31, 2013 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 111302
  • $18.98 
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Reviews and Ratings

Darlene Myers - CAPS Student rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review:

I love the Pinot Noir wines that come out of New Zealand and this one doesn't disappoint. Medium bodied and full of big fruit flavors, this Pinot Noir tastes of cherries, leather and a hint of oak that does not over-power the wine in any way. Terrific wine.
Molly Ziraldo CAPS rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

A juicy and fruit forward pinot. A vibrant nose of cherry, rasberry and plum follows through onto the palate with a soft yet structured body. There are no subtleties in this wine; the juiciness of the fruit stays with you to the finish. This versatile wine would lend itself well to a variety of dishes yet is just as lovely on its own. A perfect wine for those that love pinot with a bit more punch.

1 Member would buy this wine again

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