Oyster Bay Sparkling Cuvée Brut awarded 96 points and was the best New Zealand wine in show at the International Wine & Spirit Competition 2024, London.
Oyster Bay Sparkling Cuvée Brut takes best in class and sparkles at the prestigious International Wine and Spirits Competition 2024, London. Oyster Bay Sparkling Cuvée Brut was awarded a remarkable 96 points and a Gold Medal. This was not only the highest-scoring sparkling wine from New Zealand but also the highest-scoring New Zealand wine overall in the competition. This is an outstanding result in such a large competition with an incredible diversity of wines entered.
The International Wine and Spirits Competition was first established in 1969 and this year’s awards was the biggest to date, with more than 120 international judges and thousands of wines from around the world. Oyster Bay has a long successful history with the competition, with the very first vintage of Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc judged ‘Best Worldwide’ at The International Wine and Spirit Competition in London in 1991.
Oyster Bay set out to create a Sparkling Cuvée Brut that captured the delicate cool climate flavours of New Zealand. Produced in Hawke’s Bay, Oyster Bay has created a sparkling wine not to stand alongside the old world, but to stand out as uniquely Oyster Bay. Its wonderful style and zesty fruit vibrancy are simply unforgettable.
Sustainably grown, Oyster Bay Sparkling Cuvée Brut is made from 100% Chardonnay grapes which give the wine elegance, finesse and minerality. The lively bubbles brings to life the delightful and refreshing character of Oyster Bay Sparkling Cuvée Brut.
Whether you want to mark a truly special occasion or simply add sparkle to your everyday you’ll find Oyster Bay Sparkling Cuvée Brut is an unforgettable accompaniment. This is New Zealand’s unique cool climate varietal intensity at its sparkling best.