Oyster Bay
Marlborough Chardonnay
Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand
I felt like a Chardonnay this afternoon and it is from NZ. This wine as does most of the wines down under have a screw top. At first crack on the nose I am getting citrus notes, lemon, pineapple, white flowers, a bit of minerality, vanilla, Creme Brûlée, and some butter. On the palate I am getting passion fruit, pineapple, lemon zest, wet flint rock, and an oily mouth feel. There is a Med + acidity and a long nice finish, very crisp and fresh. Let me tell you at $9.99 what I paid Oyster Bay has a winner. I like there Pinot Noir and the Chardonnay is a great QPR.
I felt like a Chardonnay this afternoon and it is from NZ. This wine as does most of the wines down under have a screw top. At first crack on the nose I am getting citrus notes, lemon, pineapple, white flowers, a bit of minerality, vanilla, Creme Brûlée, and some butter. On the palate I am getting passion fruit, pineapple, lemon zest, wet flint rock, and an oily mouth feel. There is a Med + acidity and a long nice finish, very crisp and fresh. Let me tell you at $9.99 what I paid Oyster Bay has a winner. I like there Pinot Noir and the Chardonnay is a great QPR.
5 people found it helpfulNov 28th, 2014
Our weekend afternoon quaffing wine. Lovely new world Chardonnay with an assertive flavor.
Our weekend afternoon quaffing wine. Lovely new world Chardonnay with an assertive flavor.
2 people found it helpfulMay 7th, 2015
Not a big fan of Chardonnay, but this was refreshing, kind of citrussy and pretty good. I would buy again for a solid summer wine
Not a big fan of Chardonnay, but this was refreshing, kind of citrussy and pretty good. I would buy again for a solid summer wine
Jul 26th, 2016
Fantastic Smooth Chard from Oceania. Pleasantly silky smooth with just the right touch of green apple & citrusy notes. In a word: splendid!
Fantastic Smooth Chard from Oceania. Pleasantly silky smooth with just the right touch of green apple & citrusy notes. In a word: splendid!
Oct 29th, 2015
Very drinkable wine, amazing with pastry...
Very drinkable wine, amazing with pastry...
Aug 23rd, 2015
(£10.99) I've never been a white wine lover, unless on occasions to follow with fish dishes if beer was out of option.
The first time I had to purchase a white wine to accompany me to a friend's house who was preparing an prawn dish, I spent 30min at a local Waitrose scattering through the white wine collection. I observe the graphic design and the presentation of the bottles, to regions and years! Somehow this particular white wine drew my attention and since I was very late I just took it with. I must say it was delicious and semi dry. The fruity taste gives you an uplifting feeling.
Months later at a new years sinner table and the traditional fish dish, all four of us started with this marvelous white wine and ended with six empty buttles.
(£10.99) I've never been a white wine lover, unless on occasions to follow with fish dishes if beer was out of option.
The first time I had to purchase a white wine to accompany me to a friend's house who was preparing an prawn dish, I spent 30min at a local Waitrose scattering through the white wine collection. I observe the graphic design and the presentation of the bottles, to regions and years! Somehow this particular white wine drew my attention and since I was very late I just took it with. I must say it was delicious and semi dry. The fruity taste gives you an uplifting feeling.
Months later at a new years sinner table and the traditional fish dish, all four of us started with this marvelous white wine and ended with six empty buttles.
Nice citrus flavours with a good balance between fruit and oak
Nice citrus flavours with a good balance between fruit and oak
Jan 8th, 2015