Oyster Bay
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Oyster Bay 2009 Chardonnay (Marlborough)
- Editors' Choice
- $15
Oyster Bay is better known for its Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir, but this Chardonnay is one of its top drops. It’s medium in body, with hints of buttered nuts and custardy richness in place of primary fruit, yet ending with a clean, citrusy finish. Drink now
— J.C.
(9/1/2011)
Oyster Bay 2007 Pinot Noir (Marlborough)
- Editors' Choice
- $20
Remarkably good for such a large production Pinot Noir (45,000 cases; 3,510 imported), this wine offers bright cherry fruit augmented by hints of baking spices, brown sugar and toasted almonds. The silky texture is spot-on, and it even finishes well, leaving behind nuanced bits of fruit. Drink now.
— J.C.
(9/1/2009)
Oyster Bay 2009 Merlot (Hawke's Bay)
- $15
Oyster Bay’s Merlot is a classy drop at a reasonable price, displaying scents of mocha, dried herbs and black cherries and featuring an expansive, soft mouthfeel. Flavors of coffee, chocolate and crisp berries persist on the smooth finish. Drink now.
— J.C.
(9/1/2011)
Oyster Bay 2008 Pinot Noir (Marlborough)
- $20
From a tough vintage, Oyster Bay's 2008 Pinot Noir has emerged as a value standout. Bold cherries are marked by touches of fresh herbs, maybe even minty notes, that serve to balance the almost-confected nature of the fruit. Drink it over the next several years.
— J.C.
(11/24/2010)
Oyster Bay 2008 Chardonnay (Marlborough)
- Editors' Choice
- $15
Of course Oyster Bay is better known for its ubiquitous Sauvignon Blanc, but the Chardonnay is a viable alternative. Melon and spice aromas and flavors are easily carried by the wine’s ample body and round mouthfeel, while enough citrus comes through on the finish to provide a sense of easy-drinking balance. Drink now.
— J.C.
(7/1/2010)
Oyster Bay 2005 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough)
- $13
Solid, mainstream Marlborough Sauvignon at an attractive price, the 2005 Oyster Bay offers tropical notes on the nose, then turns more citrusy on the palate as peach and melon notes give way to lime and mineral. Imported by Lauber Imports.
— J.C.
(5/1/2006)
Oyster Bay 2005 Pinot Noir (Marlborough)
- $13
A step up in quality from the 2004, and a step down in price make this Pinot a hit any way you slice it. Black cherry and plum fruit is balanced by hints of menthol and vanilla from oak. It’s on the full-bodied, muscular side and admittedly a bit chunky, but does show fine dusty tannins and decent length on the finish.
— J.C.
(9/1/2006)
Oyster Bay 2002 Chardonnay (Marlborough & Hawkes Bay)
- $15
Smells of powerful stone fruits such as nectarines and plums. Leaves a sweet, fruit-cocktail-like impression on the palate, but finishes clean and citrusy. A bit simple, but it makes for a satisfying, flavorful mouthful of wine.
— J.C.
(9/1/2003)
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