COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
100% Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Oyster Bay
REGION
Marlborough
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Oyster Bay Marlborough Pinot Noir is a 100% Pinot Noir from the Marlborough region of New Zealand. The 2023 vintage experienced a challenging start with cool, wet weather, but a favorable autumn allowed for slow ripening, resulting in grapes with good concentration and structure. The region's temperate maritime climate, characterized by warm days and cool nights, is ideal for developing the intense varietal characteristics and crisp acidity of Pinot Noir. Oyster Bay, a founding member of Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand, focuses on showcasing the unique terroir of the region, with their Pinot Noir production emphasizing the quality of the fruit.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€16
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Oyster Bay is a founding member of Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand.
Fact 02
The wine uses a range of Dijon clones (777, 667, 115, Abel) for concentrated fruit flavors.
Fact 03
The 2023 vintage was described as 'challenging yet ultimately successful'.
Fact 04
Marlborough's soils are uniform, moderately fertile silts over clay loams.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Oyster Bay Marlborough Pinot Noir begins with harvesting individual vineyard blocks separately to allow for tailored treatment. The fruit is destemmed and crushed into stainless steel tanks for fermentation, with open-top tanks undergoing hand-plunging. A portion of the wine ferments in French oak barriques. Malolactic fermentation occurs in both tanks and barriques. The wine is then aged in a combination of new and older French oak barriques, selected for their tight grain and medium toast level, contributing to aromatic complexity and structure.
