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Oyster Bay Pinot Noir 2018 Wine Review

Oyster Bay Pinot Noir 2018

Oyster Bay Pinot Noir 2018

Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand

Community Score:89/100

Community Reviews: 4

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Price: $20.95

Drink: 2020-2021

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Oyster Bay

Agent: Delegat Canada Limited

Natalie's Score: 91/100

A perennial favourite and consistently great, Oyster Bay's Pinot Noir is zesty, lush and fresh with juicy red cherry, red berry, dried herbs, cedar brush and vanilla flavours mouth-watering on the palate. Medium-bodied, well-rounded with great acidity for food. Pair with lamb chops.

Pinot Noir food pairings: roast duck, veggie mushroom burger, frittata.

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This Oyster Bay Pinot Noir 2018 was reviewed on December 24, 2020 by Natalie MacLean

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Jennifer Havers - WSET Level 3 rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

Light and lovely! Aromas of cherry, strawberry and cranberry, with hints of warm earth and leather. Light bodied on the palate with faint tannins, and vibrant berry-cherry flavours. Tart, bright and fresh, enjoy with grilled salmon or pork.
From Marlborough, South Island, Oyster Bay 2018 Pinot Noir is smooth and silky with bright red cherry, raspberry, strawberry, dried herbs, cedar spice and vanilla flavours, finishing long and zesty on the palate. Produced from sustainably-grown wine grapes, this is an easy-to-enjoy, well-rounded, medium-bodied PN with supple tannins and bright acidity. Pair with pork tenderloin. - Community Wine Reviews

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