Nose: Pronounced herbaceousness (green herbs--tarragon, rosemary, oregano) with hints of citrus/tropical fruit (grapefruit).
Palate: Dry(-) because there seems to be a very slight sweetness upon entry which could be alcohol or fruit. Not sure but certainly not enough to describe a off-dry. The wine has a medium(+) body along with mouth-watering medium(+) acidity. The fruit characteristics are of medium intensity - a melange of tropical fruit, especially pinapple and grapefruit. There is no indication of alcohol burn. (13.0%ABV).
Finish/Length: The finish is clean with a lingering medium(++) length, keeping my interest with the tropical fruit flavors (pineapple and grapefruit.
Conclusion: This is a very good quality wine because all the components seem to be in balance and it did not have the pronounced tropical citrus flavors (especially grapefruit) that seems typical of Marlborough New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. I mention this because some of the NZ Sauvignon Blanc wine seem like you are drinking grapefruit juice. NOT THIS ONE FROM Oyster Bay. The flavors here were more subtle, more integrated and refreshing. At a retail price of about US$15.00 this is a wonderful value to be enjoyed now and during the next 6 months.
Producer Notes: The philosophy of Oyster Bay is to produce fine, distinctly regional wines that are elegant and assertive with glorious fruit flavors. It all starts in the vineyard. We treat each vineyard block and parcel of wine as individual. The fruit is crushed, gently pressed and the juice is cold settled.Pale straw green in color with brilliant clarity, Oyster Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is zesty and aromatic with lots of lively, penetrating fruit characters. A concentration of tropical and gooseberry flavors with an abundant bouquet, it is a wine that is always crisp, elegant and refreshing.
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