The philosophy of Oyster Bay is to produce fine, distinctively regional wines that are elegant and assertive with glorious fruit flavors. Oyster Bay Hawke’s Bay Merlot features elegance and intensity of fruit – the hero is always the freshness of ripe fruit, with spice and soft tannins on the palate. Juicy, fresh black plum with a hint of vanilla, bright red currants, and alluring spice.Oyster Bay Hawke’s Bay Merlot is ideal as an aperitif or perfectly matched with charcuterie, grilled and slow cooked red meats, Italian dishes, Spanish and Mexican flavors, chocolate desserts, and blue and hard cheeses.
