Name: Oyster Bay, Sauvignon Blanc
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Country/Region: New Zealand, Marlborough
Year/Price: 2023, $15
Critique Review: Marlborough, NZ- Oyster Bay's philosophy is to produce fine, distinctively regional wines that are elegant and assertive with glorious fruit flavors. Its brilliant clarity, extraordinary aromatic flavors and refreshing zest. Citrus notes and tropical flavors youthful, elegant, and fresh
Reference Flavors: Citrus, grapefruit, lime, green apple, passion fruit, gooseberry, honeydew melon, bell pepper, fresh herbs, grass, minerality, flint, elderflower
My Review:
Visually, this wine is very light—its faint lime-green hue slightly offsets its clarity. On the nose, I get tart citrus and grapefruit notes, along with a briny, umami-like aroma reminiscent of the ocean.
The first sip delivers a sharp burst of acidity and an intense grapefruit sensation. This is a truly traditional, dry New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc.
This Sauvignon Blanc perfectly cuts through the richness of my pairing dish - farfalle pasta in a creamy, reduced sundried tomato chicken sauce. The finish isn’t overly intense, but the grapefruit and oceanic notes linger on the palate. Although this wine is slightly too sharp for me to enjoy on a daily basis, it created the best pairing I have ever had.
Kudos to Oyster Bay—you’ve crafted a spectacularly unique Sauvignon Blanc.
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