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Oyster Bay

Hawkes Bay Merlot

8.717 ratings
-no pro ratings
Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand
Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic

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Oyster BayHawkes Bay, North IslandMerlot
Top Notes For
Jesse Pender

Assistant Winemaker Delicato Family Vineyards

8.4

Wine started to open up more as it got closer to room temp. I touch of oak mixed with basic fruit and basic tannins.

Wine started to open up more as it got closer to room temp. I touch of oak mixed with basic fruit and basic tannins.

4 people found it helpfulSep 9th, 2015
Austin Moberg
8.6

Was curious to see if a cheap 10 year old New Zealand Merlot from a random corner store was still drinking well and boy was it great for the $10 I paid for it

Was curious to see if a cheap 10 year old New Zealand Merlot from a random corner store was still drinking well and boy was it great for the $10 I paid for it

Jan 3rd, 2025
Jtikka
8.2

Kinda nutty it’s supes nice

Kinda nutty it’s supes nice

Nov 24th, 2018
Justin Cooney
8.7

Dense and oakey with a nice bitter finish.

Dense and oakey with a nice bitter finish.

Oct 13th, 2018
Timish Horbay
8.5

Nice wine. A little sweet on the nose

Nice wine. A little sweet on the nose

Oct 6th, 2017
Sara Kobilka
8.8

Lovely earthy flavor

Lovely earthy flavor

Aug 12th, 2017
Trixie
8.5

Found the 2014 more to my liking but this was good.
▪13.5%• ABV

Found the 2014 more to my liking but this was good.
▪13.5%• ABV

Apr 24th, 2017
Reuben
8.4

Ripe summer fruits

Ripe summer fruits

Feb 4th, 2017
Alis Crawford
7.9

Check out my gravel pit. Not the smoothest or boldest. Tastes like merlot. Average.

Check out my gravel pit. Not the smoothest or boldest. Tastes like merlot. Average.

Nov 5th, 2016
Michael Fraley
8.5

A nicely priced NZ Sauvignon Blanc and widely available. Well suited for hurricane parties as I enjoy it now.

A nicely priced NZ Sauvignon Blanc and widely available. Well suited for hurricane parties as I enjoy it now.

Sep 1st, 2016