I’m a huge fan of Oyster Bay still wines and I can’t wait to try your new sparkling wines - what should I expect?

These wines are true to the Oyster Bay philosophy of creating fine, distinctly regional wines that are elegant and assertive with glorious fruit flavours. The lively bubbles bring to life the delightful and refreshing character to this aperitif wine.

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Where in the UK can I buy the new Oyster Bay sparkling wines?

Oyster Bay Sparkling Cuvée Brut and Rosé are currently only available in New Zealand and Australia. We hope to be able to share this with Europe and North America soon.

Would you serve food with Oyster Bay Sparkling Cuvée and, if so, what would be a good match?

Oyster Bay Sparkling Cuvée wines are an aperitif. With higher acidity, more delicate flavor and lower alcohol than most still table wines, sparkling wines are the most versatile wines to accompany food. Oyster Bay Sparkling Cuvée Brut is a great match with fresh seafood and tempura style canapés. Oyster Bay Sparkling Cuvée Rosé can be sensational with summer salads, smoked chicken dishes or sweet berry desserts.

Are sparkling wines Vegan-friendly?

Oyster Bay Sparkling Cuvée wines use fining agents that are considered processing aids – as opposed to additives – that are derived from dairy product and eggs. While it’s not expected that any of the added material will remain in the bottled wine, nevertheless animal derivatives have been used to make these wines.

What is the Charmat method?

Charmat is a method of producing sparkling wines that uses minimal winemaking intervention. The main difference to the champagne style of making sparkling wine is that the natural secondary fermentation takes places in a pressurised tank, rather than in a bottle. We chose tank fermentation because it retains the bright, fresh varietal fruit characters in the wine. While winemaking methods can certainly help determine sparkling wine styles, ultimately the true quality of sparkling wine comes from the quality of fruit for the making of the base wine (Cuvée).