Oyster Bay

Marlborough Pinot Noir

8.5182 ratings
8.76 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
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
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
Dave Kahler

Someone said "ballpark hot dog," which made me laugh. But I get it. I was going to simply go with "campfire smoke," but mostly on the palate. Fun wine. Would recommend.

Someone said "ballpark hot dog," which made me laugh. But I get it. I was going to simply go with "campfire smoke," but mostly on the palate. Fun wine. Would recommend.

1 person found it helpfulMar 17th, 2015
Austin Melnick

I like a more velvety red, this was quite acidic and almost like drinking johnnie walker. Had 1 glass and closed the bottle

I like a more velvety red, this was quite acidic and almost like drinking johnnie walker. Had 1 glass and closed the bottle

1 person found it helpfulFeb 13th, 2015
Denis Roudenko

Дымно, гарно, вишнево, малиново, тост, минеральность. Просто, молодо, с активной бочкой.

#dwnewzealand

Дымно, гарно, вишнево, малиново, тост, минеральность. Просто, молодо, с активной бочкой.

#dwnewzealand

Nov 24th, 2015
Jake Hajer

Fantastic Pinot for the price. Old world in profile. Pomegranate, smokey Bing cherry- very clear in color. Cool climate sharpness

Fantastic Pinot for the price. Old world in profile. Pomegranate, smokey Bing cherry- very clear in color. Cool climate sharpness

Nov 11th, 2015
Chris O'Hara

Nose: plums, blackberries, peppercorns
Taste: black fruits, pepper, minerals
Very low tannins

Nose: plums, blackberries, peppercorns
Taste: black fruits, pepper, minerals
Very low tannins

Apr 28th, 2022
Daniel Kozaczuk

On the nose, like picking up a handful of wet forest dirt, with some mushrooms, and a couple of red fruits in there. Gentle acidity and a quick, but tapered finish. First time trying a New Zealand Pinot. Sick

On the nose, like picking up a handful of wet forest dirt, with some mushrooms, and a couple of red fruits in there. Gentle acidity and a quick, but tapered finish. First time trying a New Zealand Pinot. Sick

Oct 14th, 2016
David Kahn

Top Rank CR

Top Rank CR

Jul 14th, 2016
Liz Edelstein

Its an AMAZING Pinot

Its an AMAZING Pinot

Jun 30th, 2016