Cuvee Rose
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh seafood platters including oysters, light summer salads with goat cheese, and fresh berry desserts.
✨ Technical Specifications
Oyster Bay Sparkling Cuvee Rose is a brilliant expression of New Zealand's cool-climate sparkling winemaking, combining the elegance of Chardonnay with the rich red fruit character of Pinot Noir. The grapes are sourced from selected vineyards where cool ocean breezes preserve natural acidity and intense fruit purity. Utilizing the Charmat method of secondary fermentation to retain its fresh, lively fruit profile, this sparkling wine undergoes a short period of lees contact to add a touch of creamy texture. Oyster Bay, which took its name from Marlborough's local Oyster Bay, has been a global ambassador for New Zealand wine since its very first vintage in 1990 won international acclaim, and this Cuvee Rose continues that legacy of approachable, fruit-forward elegance.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in the late 1980s and owned by the Delegat Group, Oyster Bay rose to global prominence when its inaugural 1990 vintage was awarded the prestigious Marquis de Goulaine Trophy for Best Sauvignon Blanc at the 1991 International Wine and Spirit Competition in London. Sourcing fruit from premier cool-climate vineyard sites in Marlborough and Hawke's Bay, the estate is dedicated to capturing the brilliant, pure fruit aromatics and crisp vitality unique to New Zealand's maritime terroir. Driven by sustainable viticultural techniques and modern temperature-controlled vinification, Oyster Bay focuses on varietal clarity, freshness, and immediate drinkability. The portfolio is headlined by its globally acclaimed Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and elegant Pinot Noir, alongside expressive expressions of Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Merlot, and sparkling Cuvée Rosé.
🍇 Grape Varieties
100% Pinot Noir