Oyster Bay

Marlborough Chardonnay

8.5309 ratings
8.614 pro ratings
Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
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Sipping Fine Wine

Oyster Bay is situated in the picturesque headlands of the Marlborough Sounds. Pale lemon with aromas of stone fruit aromas and citrus notes. On the palate apple flavors with oak and creamy mineral tones. Medium finish, not overly complex, good value. Consistent quality.

Oyster Bay is situated in the picturesque headlands of the Marlborough Sounds. Pale lemon with aromas of stone fruit aromas and citrus notes. On the palate apple flavors with oak and creamy mineral tones. Medium finish, not overly complex, good value. Consistent quality.

May 24th, 2022
Daniel P. Drake

I felt like a Chardonnay this afternoon and it is from NZ. This wine as does most of the wines down under have a screw top. At first crack on the nose I am getting citrus notes, lemon, pineapple, white flowers, a bit of minerality, vanilla, Creme Brûlée, and some butter. On the palate I am getting passion fruit, pineapple, lemon zest, wet flint rock, and an oily mouth feel. There is a Med + acidity and a long nice finish, very crisp and fresh. Let me tell you at $9.99 what I paid Oyster Bay has a winner. I like there Pinot Noir and the Chardonnay is a great QPR.

I felt like a Chardonnay this afternoon and it is from NZ. This wine as does most of the wines down under have a screw top. At first crack on the nose I am getting citrus notes, lemon, pineapple, white flowers, a bit of minerality, vanilla, Creme Brûlée, and some butter. On the palate I am getting passion fruit, pineapple, lemon zest, wet flint rock, and an oily mouth feel. There is a Med + acidity and a long nice finish, very crisp and fresh. Let me tell you at $9.99 what I paid Oyster Bay has a winner. I like there Pinot Noir and the Chardonnay is a great QPR.

5 people found it helpfulNov 28th, 2014
Shirish Bhide

Our weekend afternoon quaffing wine. Lovely new world Chardonnay with an assertive flavor.

Our weekend afternoon quaffing wine. Lovely new world Chardonnay with an assertive flavor.

2 people found it helpfulMay 7th, 2015
Sipping Fine Wine

The first Oyster Bay vines were planted in 1988, taking its name from the local Oyster Bay, situated in the picturesque headlands of the Marlborough Sounds. Ripe stone fruit aromas and citrus notes. On the palate apple flavors with oak and creamy mineral tones. Medium finish, not overly complex, good value. Tasting Sample.

The first Oyster Bay vines were planted in 1988, taking its name from the local Oyster Bay, situated in the picturesque headlands of the Marlborough Sounds. Ripe stone fruit aromas and citrus notes. On the palate apple flavors with oak and creamy mineral tones. Medium finish, not overly complex, good value. Tasting Sample.

May 21st, 2017
Geoff Troup

Sales Eder Brothers, Cellar Fine Wines

8.2

No Malo. Has some acidic bite. More food friendly.

No Malo. Has some acidic bite. More food friendly.

Dec 11th, 2016
Denis Roudenko

Масло, тост, сдоба, цитрусовые тона, грейпфрут. Классический шардоне с большим дубом.

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Масло, тост, сдоба, цитрусовые тона, грейпфрут. Классический шардоне с большим дубом.

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Nov 24th, 2015
Austin Beeman

Crisp clean pleasant unoaked. Fresh modern. $10.99

Crisp clean pleasant unoaked. Fresh modern. $10.99

Feb 12th, 2014
Rob Mondavi

Owner/President of Winemaking Folio Fine Wine Partners

8.5

Good and clean. Nice zest and fresh fruit. Glad I tried it.

Good and clean. Nice zest and fresh fruit. Glad I tried it.

Jan 31st, 2014
Paul Boswell

Inherited from the kitchen of my in-laws, this actually hasn't aged as badly as I would have expected. Slightly sweeter than expected. Nice mineral and flinty notes.

Inherited from the kitchen of my in-laws, this actually hasn't aged as badly as I would have expected. Slightly sweeter than expected. Nice mineral and flinty notes.

Oct 1st, 2013
Anthony Szabo

citrus, vanilla, and wet stone please the palate. subtle oak and no malo leave it crisp.

citrus, vanilla, and wet stone please the palate. subtle oak and no malo leave it crisp.

Jun 21st, 2013