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Oyster Bay Merlot 2016 Wine Review

Oyster Bay Merlot 2016

Oyster Bay Merlot 2016

Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $19.95

Drink: 2018-2022

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Oyster Bay

Agent: Delegat Canada Limited

Natalie's Score: 90/100

From Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand, Oyster Bay is smooth, ripe black plum and blackberries balanced with good acidity and rounded tannins. Drink now and for the next three years.

Merlot food pairings: rare roast beef, coq au vin, lamb chops.

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This Oyster Bay Merlot 2016 was reviewed on November 24, 2018 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 111310
  • $15.63 
  • 2,426 bottles
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Reviews and Ratings

From Hawkes Bay, North Island, Oyster Bay Merlot is so savoury and juicy. This is a medium-plus-bodied, lush and flavoursome red with ripe blackberries, dark plums, dark cherries, mocha and savoury herbs on the palate. Great acidity for food. Enjoy now and pair it with grilled lamb chops. - Community Wine Reviews

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