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Oyster Bay

Hawkes Bay Merlot

8.562 ratings
8.42 pro ratings
Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand
Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic

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Oyster BayHawkes Bay, North IslandMerlot
Top Notes For
Jesse Pender

Assistant Winemaker Delicato Family Vineyards

8.4

Wine started to open up more as it got closer to room temp. I touch of oak mixed with basic fruit and basic tannins.

Wine started to open up more as it got closer to room temp. I touch of oak mixed with basic fruit and basic tannins.

4 people found it helpfulSep 9th, 2015
Marminator
7.4

Expected more from Oyster bay. Sub par merlot.

Expected more from Oyster bay. Sub par merlot.

1 person found it helpfulOct 30th, 2015
Andrej Kolesnyk
9.0

Classic Merlot

Classic Merlot

1 person found it helpfulSep 18th, 2015
Stuart Leonard
8.5

Fruity and fresh.

Fruity and fresh.

1 person found it helpfulAug 25th, 2015
Makoto Fujii
9.7

Very easy drink!

Very easy drink!

1 person found it helpfulJul 5th, 2015
Al Seffair
6.5

K and I did NOT like this wine. We found it to be harsh.

K and I did NOT like this wine. We found it to be harsh.

1 person found it helpfulJul 5th, 2015
Jason M
8.7

Alright

Alright

1 person found it helpfulJun 9th, 2015
M Mbangwa
8.9

Not normally a Merlot drinker but enjoyed that.

Not normally a Merlot drinker but enjoyed that.

1 person found it helpfulApr 30th, 2015
Duncan MacDougal
9.0

Went well with roast lamb.

Went well with roast lamb.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 11th, 2015
"Odedi"
8.2

Dark ruby in color with medium intensity and a purplish rim.

Great nose of dark fruits, cherries, plums, blackberries, vanilla, earth and black pepper.

Spicy on the mid palate and full bodied with nice acidity.

Fruity and tart on the palate with cherries, raspberries, plums, spices, earth, vanilla, licorice, metals, bitter herbs, green pepper and peppercorn.

Long, tart finish with soft tannins and spices.

This is a nice everyday red wine. Simple and better with food, but this was too tart for my taste.

Dark ruby in color with medium intensity and a purplish rim.

Great nose of dark fruits, cherries, plums, blackberries, vanilla, earth and black pepper.

Spicy on the mid palate and full bodied with nice acidity.

Fruity and tart on the palate with cherries, raspberries, plums, spices, earth, vanilla, licorice, metals, bitter herbs, green pepper and peppercorn.

Long, tart finish with soft tannins and spices.

This is a nice everyday red wine. Simple and better with food, but this was too tart for my taste.

Dec 26th, 2015