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Oyster Bay Chardonnay 2016 Wine Review

Oyster Bay Chardonnay 2016

Oyster Bay Chardonnay 2016

Marlborough, New Zealand

Community Score:91/100

Community Reviews: 7

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Price: $19.95

Drink: 2016-2018

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: Oyster Bay

Agent: Delegat Canada Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 90/100

A crisp, fresh New Zealand Chardonnay with bright notes of green apple and white peach. A subtle weave of oak comes from the fact that half of this wine is aged in oak barrels and the other half in stainless steel tank to preserve fruit freshness. Pair with roast chicken.

Chardonnay food pairings: roasted halibut or black cod, cheese tortellini, corn dishes, lobster in butter.

Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine

This Oyster Bay Chardonnay 2016 was reviewed on January 6, 2018 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 326728
  • $13.63 
  • 6,583 bottles
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Reviews and Ratings

Jane Staples - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

From Marlborough, New Zealand, Oyster Bay has decidedly mastered the art and science of Chardonnay. This balanced and elegant chard shows toast and citrus notes on the nose, with a mouthwatering palate that gives subtle and balanced guava, vanilla, toast and citrus elements. Pair with roast chicken or simply sip and enjoy.
Tasted April 2018

5 Members would buy this wine again

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