An enticing, pleasing, complex bouquet with redcurrant, kaffir lime, Thai basil and fennel, with a lovely hint of funk. An elegant, stylish wine, with textural richness, great balance and zesty lemon freshness on the persistent finish. Has a definite touch of class about it. 95 points – Stephen Bennett MW
Framingham Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is designed to be typically Marlborough in style, with a few twists.
Texture and mouthfeel are important to us as are more savoury elements. Consequently, this style pairs well with food, but can also be satisfying drinking when food is not involved.
Each parcel of fruit is kept separate in the winery. Juices were predominately fermented in stainless steel using several different treatments, however 10% of the final wine was fermented in oak and acacia puncheons. A small (2%) component was fermented on skins. All portions of the blend were aged on lees for 6 months prior to being blended and bottled.
TASTE
Expressive aromatics, with flint, bitter lemon citrus, grapefruit, and suggestions of tropical fruit salad. Rich, fleshy palate with good mouthfeel, texture, and power. Flavours of grapefruit, stone fruit and sweet herbs and pesto.
We planted our first vines in the Wairau Valley in 1981, and we’ve been growing grapes and making wine by our own rules ever since. Taking the best of what we learn from the F-Series and incorporating it into the Framingham range, these full-flavoured wines embody subtle nuances, balanced minerality, and mouth-filling textures.
Nobodys Hero Launch Party was filmed in the Framingham Underground Space. A music video to celebrate individuals. Our winery band have covered the original Stiff Little Fingers version of Nobodys Hero.
