Oyster Bay

Marlborough Pinot Noir

8.5754 ratings
8.719 pro ratings
Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Brian Boulden

Excellent Pinot Noir for the price. However it reminded me much more of a California Pinot Noir than NZ. Nice traditional cherry flavor in the front, with earthy features in it

Excellent Pinot Noir for the price. However it reminded me much more of a California Pinot Noir than NZ. Nice traditional cherry flavor in the front, with earthy features in it

Mar 9th, 2026
Boris Mathiszik

For hot climates, like here on the Outer Banks, I love chilled Pinot Noir for all day drinking. This Marlborough Pinot has the right acidity to stand up to the spices and heat of the NC summer.

For hot climates, like here on the Outer Banks, I love chilled Pinot Noir for all day drinking. This Marlborough Pinot has the right acidity to stand up to the spices and heat of the NC summer.

Aug 20th, 2025
Mark Morgan

Room bottle @romo

Room bottle @romo

Jul 16th, 2017
James Scott

A very light Pinot Noir with a thin body. A fruity and fresh nose. The taste is very smooth with a pleasing minerality and a lot of fresh fruit flavor. A clean finish has you wanting more. Recommended to serve slightly chilled, as the alcohol become more pronounced as it warms up and some of the more subtle flavours and smoothness are lost.

A very light Pinot Noir with a thin body. A fruity and fresh nose. The taste is very smooth with a pleasing minerality and a lot of fresh fruit flavor. A clean finish has you wanting more. Recommended to serve slightly chilled, as the alcohol become more pronounced as it warms up and some of the more subtle flavours and smoothness are lost.

4 people found it helpfulDec 26th, 2015
Paul Dearborn

Aroma: Cool climate Pinot, very fruity, white pepper, mineral, menthol, ballpark hot dog (?), mushrooms.
Taste: raspberry, cranberry, cocoa, soft tannins, heat from 13.5% alcohol.

Aroma: Cool climate Pinot, very fruity, white pepper, mineral, menthol, ballpark hot dog (?), mushrooms.
Taste: raspberry, cranberry, cocoa, soft tannins, heat from 13.5% alcohol.

4 people found it helpfulDec 4th, 2012
Taras Matiychuk

My first NZ Pinot and what a positive experience!

My first NZ Pinot and what a positive experience!

3 people found it helpfulDec 4th, 2014
Phil Allen

Light fruity Pinot noir,

Light fruity Pinot noir,

2 people found it helpfulJun 28th, 2014
Federico Sequeda

light color. bright. a bit watery but fruit forward and complex. good mouth.

light color. bright. a bit watery but fruit forward and complex. good mouth.

1 person found it helpfulMar 24th, 2020
Ophelia Poon

Medium body, fruity. Pleasantly peppery aromas. Good price for table wine. Just bought a case for Thanksgiving.

Medium body, fruity. Pleasantly peppery aromas. Good price for table wine. Just bought a case for Thanksgiving.

1 person found it helpfulOct 5th, 2018
Boris Mathiszik

Not bad, but not exactly meeting my expectations for NZ Pinot after tasting a few on Air NZ. A little thin - A deep dive will be necessary.

Not bad, but not exactly meeting my expectations for NZ Pinot after tasting a few on Air NZ. A little thin - A deep dive will be necessary.

1 person found it helpfulAug 13th, 2017