Oyster Bay Malborough Pinot Noir 2009

New Zealand’s largest and perhaps, most renowned region is Malborough, located at the northern tip of the South Island. Oyster Bay’s  Malborough vineyards are located in two valleys: the Wairau and Awatere Valleys and their goal is to grow the grape varieties that are uniquely suited to this maritime, cool climate and moderately fertile, alluvial soils.

I am often disappointed with an overly-oaked Pinot Noir, whatever its source and this wine enables you to savour the fruit. There is an aroma of dark-berried fruit, with a hint of plum and is a more full-bodied wine than some of the familiar Burgundies.

Sources: All the recognised supermarkets offer this fine wine and I would recommend Tesco Wine by the case where it may be purchased £35.40 per case giving a 42% discount. This price is equivalent to £5.90 a bottle. This is a marvellous wine to be enjoyed, either on its own or along with roast Duck or Lamb.