Country: New Zealand State/Region: Marlborough
Brand Name: Oyster Bay Wines
Vintage: 2017 Alcohol %: 13% Price: Unknown (lost the receipt)
Grape Varietal: Chardonnay
Had Where: Home
See:
Clarity: Clear
Brightness: Bright
Concentration: Pale
White Wine Color: Light straw
Sniff/Smell:
Describe: Citrus, green apple, kiwi, honey, floral notes, mineral
Sip/Savor:
Body: Light
Sweetness: Dry
Fruit(s): Lemon, citrus
Fruit Condition: Tart, Pithy
Acidity: Mouth watering
Tannins: N/A
Other Information: Oak very subtle
Swallow/Summarize:
Aftertaste: Medium
Finish: Medium
Balanced/Unbalanced: Balanced
What types of food/cuisine would you recommend with this wine: Seared tuna, roast pork with grilled vegetables, shrimp scampi over pasta, avocado toast
Your Rating: 9/10
Reason: A very pleasant drinking wine, appreciate the subtle oak notes. Acidity isn't overpowering. Nice bottle of wine to break into on National Wine Day.
Additional Notes: Screw cap. Can't remember where I bought this, but I'm pretty sure Empire Wine.
1 comment:
not usually a fan of the New Zealand chards....but maybe it's time to give it another try...thanks for posting!!!
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