2022 Framingham Pinot Noir

Rule No.2: Go your own way

Framingham Pinot Noir leans towards a more savoury style displaying 
grace and charm with strong varietal character and structure to add 
interest.

Winemaking

Fruit comes from four sites in the Wairau Valley, with a mixture of 
clones being represented. Each parcel was hand – picked and vinified 
separately with wild yeast cultures. Whole bunches (15% overall) 
were included in the ferments on a batch-by-batch basis to add 
aromatic lift and subtle savoury characteristics. After spending an 
average of 21 days on skins each batch rested for 10months in French 
oak barriques, 20% of which were new. The wine was bottled unfined and unfiltered. 

Taste

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

Food Match

Duck, lamb, charcuterie, smoked salmon.

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