2003 Oyster Bay Chardonnay
Vineyard: Oyster Bay
Price: $16.99
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Varietal: Chardonnay
Style: White
Region: New Zealand
Other Vintages: 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2006 2005 2004 2002 2002 2001 2000 1993 NV
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WINEMAKER'S NOTE
Soft, subtle and fragrant Pinot Noir. Oyster Bay Pinot Noir comes from 5 - 8 year old spur pruned vines, trellised with the canopy managed in a vertical shoot position. Hand tended leaf plucking and bunch thinning prior to veraison ensures balanced fruiting. Handpicked bunches are de-stemmed directly into small open top fermenters and the juice is hand plunged in small open top fermenters. The wine is matured in French oak barriques with minimal racking and filtration prior to bottling. Oyste...
Expert Reviews
  • Vintage Chart
    Rating for New Zealand: 78 (slightly worse than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: unpredictable<br/>