Pinot Gris
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Typically best enjoyed fresh, within 1 to 3 years of vintage release to experience its vibrant fruit character and crisp acidity.
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Complements light Asian cuisine such as mild Thai curries, roasted pork loin with apple compote, or fresh grilled seafood like prawns and scallops.
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Oyster Bay's Pinot Gris from Hawke's Bay captures the vibrant, sun-drenched character of New Zealand's oldest wine-growing region. While Oyster Bay initially gained global fame with its Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc in the early 1990s, the winery turned to the warmer, alluvial soils of Hawke's Bay on the North Island to cultivate Pinot Gris. This terroir, defined by ancient river beds and a maritime climate, allows the grapes to develop rich stone fruit and floral aromas while retaining a crisp, balanced acidity. To preserve these delicate aromatics, the wine is cool-fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, avoiding oak contact. The result is a beautifully expressive, off-dry to dry white wine that showcases the pure, fruit-forward style that has made New Zealand wines famous worldwide.
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Established with its inaugural, award-winning 1990 vintage by the Delegat family, Oyster Bay has become one of New Zealand's most globally recognized wine brands. Based in the renowned cool-climate regions of Marlborough and Hawke's Bay, the winery focuses on capturing the vibrant, fruit-forward intensity of the local terroir through state-of-the-art winemaking. Oyster Bay is celebrated for its defining, crisp Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, alongside elegant expressions of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Merlot, all crafted to showcase the expressive purity of New Zealand's unique maritime climate.