Description
The philosophy of Oyster Bay is to produce fine,å distinctly regional wines that are elegant and assertiveå with glorious fruit flavours. The HawkeÛªs Bay wine regionå is arguably the most exciting find in recent times for theå cultivation of Merlot in New Zealand. Ancient alluvialå river terraces provide for a superb mix of soils overå gravelly, free-draining sub soils, with an abundance ofå pure river water for irrigation. With a temperate maritimeå climate, the vines are warmed by strong clear sunlightå during the day and cooled at night by the sea breezeså of the Pacific Ocean. This is the unique environment inå which Merlot produces its vibrant, fully ripened varietalå flavours. Essentially Oyster Bay Merlot is about eleganceå and intensity of fruit. The hero is always freshness of ripeå fruit, spice and soft tannins on the palate.
