Oyster Bay Merlot 2018

This straightforward sipper opens on notes of black currant, chocolate, mint and oak spice. The palate is rich and round, with plump, fleshy fruit and leathery tannins. The oak sticks out a little, especially on the finish, but it's a solid easygoing cold-weather wine. 

Oyster Bay Hawke’s Bay Merlot features elegance and intensity of fruit - the hero is always the freshness of ripe fruit, with spice and soft tannins on the palate. Juicy , fresh black plum with a hint of vanilla, bright red currants, and alluring spice.

Oyster Bay Hawke’s Bay Merlot is ideal as an aperitif or perfectly matched with charcuterie, grilled and slow cooked red meats, Italian dishes, Spanish and Mexican flavors, chocolate desserts, and blue and hard cheeses.