COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2025
GRAPE
Pinot Grigio
PRODUCER
Oyster Bay Wines
REGION
Hawke's Bay
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Oyster Bay, a pioneer of modern New Zealand winemaking since 1990, sources this Pinot Grigio from the historic Hawke's Bay region on the East Coast of the North Island. Sourced from the elevated Crownthorpe Terraces, the grapes benefit from a unique microclimate of hot summer days and cool nights. This dramatic diurnal temperature swing allows for a long, slow ripening period, resulting in a wine that beautifully captures the vibrant, expressive character of the region's alluvial soils.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€13
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
7-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Oyster Bay was a founding member of Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand, reflecting their commitment to environmental viticulture.
Fact 02
The grapes are sourced from the Crownthorpe Terraces, where ancient stony riverbeds provide naturally free-draining alluvial soils.
Fact 03
The wine uses specific Pinot Grigio clones selected for small, loose bunches that yield highly concentrated fruit flavors.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process focuses on preserving fruit purity and natural acidity. Grapes are destemmed and gently pressed, with the free-run juice separated. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks at 14–16°C for approximately 21 days using selected yeasts. To build mouthfeel and texture without losing freshness, the wine is aged on its yeast lees with regular stirring (bâtonnage) in stainless steel. No oak aging or malolactic fermentation is used.
