Oyster Bay Brut Sparkling Cuvée, New Zealand, Charmat Method
Sparkling White
New Zealand
$20.80 (163634)
Critic Reviews (6)
A rich and frothy sparkling showing notable chardonnay character due to its Charmat method. Appely and racy,...
I must say I was surprised by the elegance of this wine. Clearly finesse and mouthfeel were in the game plan. The...
Lemon blossoms, pear and shearing green apple open this Marlborough traditional method fizz, 100 percent chardonnay,...
Simple, fruity, fresh bubbly, with minimal autolytic character. Complexity is not the selling point here, rather...
Just chardonnay, simple if by way of a lees effect and preserved lemon style that does what needs. Sugars are...
Fresh and juicy, with a hint of sweetness and ripe citrus fruit flavours, this is a clean, simple, and easy to enjoy...
Community Reviews (2)
With a fine, delicate mousse, this is a great deal for a sparkling wine. Aromas of apple, mineral, and citrus are followed on the palate with a fine, delicate mousse and a hint of grapefruit on the finish. Crisp, refreshing, and hard to stop at just one glass.
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Easy drinking delicious sparkler
Description: Bright straw in colour with a medium+ intense nose and fine mousse. This wine features tangerine, pineapple, kiwi, cucumber, honey, limestone and white flowers on the nose. Medium body with good acidity and a long length.
Negatives: None
Interesting Note: My wife’s new favourite sparkling wine
Drink now or in the next 3-5 years on its own or pair it with bacon wrapped seared scallops
Tasted: 24 February 2017
Score: 9/10, Value: 9+/10, Total: 18+/20
Best Buy
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 4
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