Wine of New Zealand

Oyster Bay captures the special character of New Zealand's cool climate viticulture... elegant, assertive wines with glorious fruit flavours.

Founding Member of Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand.

Dietary Information
Allergy Advice
Contains Sulphites.

Manufacturer
Produced and bottled by:
Oyster Bay Wines New Zealand Ltd,
169 Evenden Road,
Twyford,
Hastings 4175,
New Zealand.

Country of Origin
Country of origin: New Zealand

Packaging
Bottle

Alcohol
Alcohol by volume: 12.5%

Serving suggestion: Delightfully fragrant summer florals and juicy pear, with subtle spice and refreshing citrus

Region of origin: Hawkes Bay

Agent: Delegat Europe Ltd.

Grape variety: Pinot Gris

Producer: Oyster Bay Wines New Zealand Ltd.

Winemaker: Michael Ivicevich

Wine colour: White

Type of closure: Screwcap

Storage instructions: To enjoy this wine at its best, drink within of purchase.1 year

History: The philosophy of Oyster Bay is to produce fine, distinctly regional Super Premium wines that are elegant and assertive, with glorious fruit flavours. Oyster Bay produces wines from the renowned regions of Marlborough and Hawke's Bay.

Regional information: Hawke's Bay is one of New Zealand's warmest grape-growing regions. From Crownthorpe's sun-drenched terraces to the stony soils of the Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay produces wine as diverse as the landscape itself, creating a world-class cool climate Pinot Gris.

Vinification: The fruit was destemmed, then free-run juice was separated before gentle pressing of the remaining fruit. The juice was clarified, racked into stainless steel fermentation tanks and then inoculated with a range of yeasts to enhance complexity. A slow, temperature-controlled fermentation at 14-16°C was undertaken for few weeks. After the lees stirring wine was aged in tank to add softness and texture. The wine was racked and bottled young to retain the aromatic, crisp and elegant varietal characters.