Summer cherry and fragrant blossom notes with a burst of red berries and
a lively citrus zest.
The perfect shade of Oyster Bay, our Rosé is produced from the delicate touch of Marlborough Pinot Noir. This bright varietal expression delivers the fragrance and bright berryfruit flavours of a summer’s day.
Vineyard Locations
Marlborough is recognized as one of the world’s top winegrowing regions, and rightfully so. It’s combination of bright sunshine and cool climate create expressive, fruit-driven wines unlike anywhere else. Oyster Bay Rosé is produced with 100% Pinot Noir, which delivers a fresh and fragrant style of wine. With fruit as the primary focus, we methodically select Pinot Noir clones that express the vibrancy and delicate red berry profiles we love in our Rosé.
Our Marlborough vineyard locations:
Wairau Valley, Marlborough
Winemaking Techniques
Upon receipt to the winery, the grapes are destemmed and gently crushed. The fruit was allowed skin contact to extract colour, gently pressed, then cold settled to a clear state and racked to stainless steel fermentation tanks. The juice was then inoculated with a selection of yeasts, especially chosen to heighten the aromatic potential of the wine. A slow temperature controlled fermentation at 12-14°C (54-59°F) was undertaken for approximately 21 days. The wine was given a short period of yeast lees contact without stirring, imparting a delicate texture. No malolactic fermentation was undertaken. The wine was racked for final blending and bottled young to retain the refreshing, lively fruit characters.
Rosé Characteristics
Oyster Bay’s cool climate Marlborough Rosé exudes summer cherry and fragrant blossom notes with a burst of red berries and a lively citrus zest
