Oyster Bay MerlotThe gravelly soils and sunny climate of Hawkes Bay are producing some of New Zealand's most exciting reds. This classy Merlot from Oyster Bay shows soft spicy varietal flavours such as, juicy plums and ripe dark fruits. Accompanied by well intergraded oak and subtle tannins, making this wine one of the easier matching to food.

It's juicy

For the finest balance of hearty oak and honeyed warmth

nutty oils

and four other botanicals

or is perfect as an interesting fruit punch base to get a party going

touch orchard fruits

becoming the first of many panels assembled with the purpose of regularly tasting Bundaberg to ensure consistency

all framed within a nippy acid line

e of the range and the first style ever produced under the label

filtered over hard sugar maple charcoal

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Free range chicken in a light cream sauce