Oyster Bay Sparkling Cuvée Rosé 750ml

Description Wine of New Zealand Additional Information Contains Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites Country of Origin New Zealand Pack Type: Bottle Type Wine Wine Colour Rosé ABV 12.5% Units 9.38 Tasting Notes Fragrant cherry and fresh strawberry aromas, accentuated by a finely bubbled palate with a crisp, refreshing finish. Storage Instructions To enjoy this wine at its best, drink within 1 year of purchase. Closure Natural Cork Country of Origin New Zealand Region Hawkes Bay Grape Variety Chardonnay, Pinot Noir Vintage NV Producer Oyster Bay Wines New Zealand Ltd. Winemaker Michael Ivicevich Vinification Oyster Bay Sparkling Cuvée Rosé is a skilful blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Upon receipt at the winery, the fruit is gently pressed for skin contact. The juice undergoes a primary, slow fermentation in tank, then the wines are blended to create the Cuvée. A secondary fermentation is undertaken to naturally impart delicate bubbles. Following a short period of lees contact, the wine is bottled young to capture the fresh, varietal intensity. The result is an elegant, finely bubbled Sparkling Rosé. History The philosophy of Oyster Bay is to produce fine, distinctly regional Super Premium wines that are elegant and assertive, with glorious fruit flavours. Oyster Bay produces wines from the renowned regions of Marlborough and Hawke’s Bay. Regional Information The Hawke’s Bay wine region is arguably the most exciting find for the cultivation of sparkling wine in New Zealand. Ancient alluvial river terraces provide for a superb mix of soils over gravelly, free-draining sub soils, with an abundance of pure river water for irrigation. With a temperate maritime climate, the vines are warmed by strong clear sunlight during the day and cooled at night by the sea breezes of the Pacific Ocean.