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Oyster Bay Pinot Grigio 2016 Wine Review

Oyster Bay Pinot Grigio 2016

Oyster Bay Pinot Grigio 2016

Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand

Community Score:80/100

Community Reviews: 5

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Drink: 2018-2020

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 12%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: Oyster Bay

Agent: Delegat Canada Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 90/100

Cool climate viticulture from the North Island shows through in this zesty Pinot Grigio. Bone-dry with lime lift through the mid-palate. Good mouth-watering acidity for seafood or an aperitif. Zippy and refreshing with aromas of lime and grapefruit. Ends on an up note of lime and lemon zest and springtime energy.

Pinot Grigio food pairings: grilled lake fish, garden salad, shellfish, chicken cacciatore, spaghetti.

Scrumptious Seafood Wine

This Oyster Bay Pinot Grigio 2016 was reviewed on November 25, 2017 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

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  • 26567
  • $15.63 
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Reviews and Ratings

Jane Staples - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

Reliable quality from this Hawkes Bay, N.Z. Pinot Grigio. Crisp and extra-dry with fresh white tree fruit and just right citrus aromas and flavours. Very versatile with seafood, Asian cuisine or for just sipping
Tasted Nov. 2017.
Kat rated this wine as 86/100
Celeste rated this wine as 56/100 with the following review:

Sour in a fruity way not a smoky way. I taste green apple mainly, their Chardonnay is much better
Hawkes Bay (2016) Pinot Grigio from New Zealand's North Island is bone dry, zesty with lime, lemon and white grapefruit flavours. Fantastic food wine. Pair with seafood. - Community Wine Reviews

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