Framingham Marlborough Pinot Noir 2018

Description

• French oak
• Dark cherry & red berry
• Savoury notes
• Delicate tannins

"It's seductively complex on the nose showing sweet cherry, smoked game, cedar, clove and dark mushroom characters. The palate displays excellent weight and intensity, yet remains elegant and sophisticated with savoury undertones. It's long and silky with multi-layered mouthfeel" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Jun 2020

Earthy nose, subtle oak, reminiscent of smoked meat, with light florals and vibrant light red fruits. Subtle dark cherry and red berry flavors with savoury mineral/graphite-like notes. Fine, well integrated and delicate tannin structure.

Fruit comes from four sites in the Wairau Valley, with a mixture of clones being represented. Each parcel was hand – picked and vinified separately; the amount of whole bunch included and time on skins varied according to parcel. Overall the wine has about 10% whole bunch content, an average of 20 days on skins and was aged in French oak barriques for 10 months, of which around 20% were new. Bottled without fining or filtration.

Framingham Pinot Noir tends to a more “feminine” style displaying grace and charm with strongly varietal flavours and some good structure to add interest.

Food Pairing: Duck, lamb, charcuterie, salmon.