{"title":"Riesling Wine Club Special","description":"\u003cp\u003eSimply enter 'BALANCE' in the discount field, after checkout to receive 25% discount off our entire selection of Rieslings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6+ bottles = Freight Free\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2023-f-series-riesling-kabinett","title":"2025 F-SERIES Riesling Kabinett","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINTAGE CONDITIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eA very dry Winter lead into an unsettled Spring with some late frost events.  The vines responded by growing with less vigour than usual until early Summer, which provided excellent conditions for vegetative growth.  The weather during flowering was variable causing reduced crop-levels for some varieties in some locations, although Riesling seemed to avoid the worst of this and produced yields in line with target.  The dry Summer really started to become evident in January with prudent irrigation becoming crucial to maintain vine health.  The weather in February continued to be hot and dry.  Come Harvest the temperature had dropped significantly and the rain stayed away, creating perfect conditions for fruit ripening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFRUIT SELECTIONS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe parcels of fruit used in this wine were selectively handpicked from our middle back Riesling blocks on the home estate.  Fruit was picked on taste, aiming for a ripe meyer lemon profile on the vine.  After minimal settling, juices were fermented at ambient temperatures with a combination of wild and cultured yeast that were halted when we felt a balance was reached.  The wine was the blended and sent to bottling in early September 2025.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eACID:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 g\/l\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH: \u003c\/strong\u003e2.8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.5% vol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRS: \u003c\/strong\u003e45 g\/l\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e ===\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item medium-up--one-half\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2319\/5413\/files\/2023_F-Series_Kabinett.pdf?v=1697942375\" title=\"Tasting notes for F-Series Kabinett\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2319\/5413\/files\/tasting-notes_small.png?v=1510631153\" alt=\"Framingham Tasting notes\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2023 Tasting Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item medium-up--one-half\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2319\/5413\/files\/Accolades_Summary_Framingham_-_Current_All_Wines_1_1.pdf?v=1657061068\" title=\"Wine Accolades\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"Wine Accolades\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2319\/5413\/files\/awards_f1cdba2c-f3ea-49be-95d1-22fe173860dd_small.png?v=1510687512\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine Accolades\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e===\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Box-sc-14d2slk-0 hAKwGG\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"aircall-extension-app\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"F-Series","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44749318684914,"sku":"Riesling Kabinett 0750","price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2319\/5413\/files\/5_3.png?v=1751510775"},{"product_id":"2023-framingham-classic-riesling","title":"2024 Framingham Classic Riesling","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eA very dry Winter lead into an unsettled Spring, with some late frost events. The vines responded by growing with less vigour than usual, until early Summer, which provided excellent conditions for vegetative growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThe dry summer really started to become evident in January, with prudent irrigation becoming crucial to maintain vine health. The weather in February continued to be hot and dry.  Come harvest, the temperature dropped significantly, and the rain stayed away, creating perfect conditions for fruit ripening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eWINEMAKING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eFruit for the ‘Classic’ came from all five Riesling blocks our Estate with picking dates falling between the 20 March and 15 of April.  The flavours that we are looking for on the vine for this style are that of orange citrus and stone fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eEach parcel was handpicked and whole bunch pressed to allow for gentle extraction. Juices were predominately fermented in stainless steel tanks with a small portion fermented and aged in acacia barrels and sandstone vessel which add a textural quality.  All components were held on full ferment lees without preservative to allow the wine to ‘live’ for around five months prior to being blended and bottled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eTASTE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eAromatics are reminiscent of mandarin, wet stone and savoury elements.  A signature bees wax note is subtly showing also.  Complex mineral palate, with orange citrus and stone fruit flavours held together by good line of juicy acidity and an elegant texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eFOOD MATCH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eBeautifully matched with spicy Asian dishes, fresh seafood, pork and any white meats. The perfect food match wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Framingham","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46136241291506,"sku":"Classic Riesling 0750","price":25.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2319\/5413\/files\/Untitleddesign_22.png?v=1744778359"},{"product_id":"2024-framingham-select-riesling","title":"2024 Framingham Select Riesling","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(22, 22, 22);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" class=\"s1\"\u003eOur organic grapes are hand selected at just the right moment to showcase the satisfying tension between natural sweetness and crisp acidity. This wonderful aperitif style has wild raspberry and orange citrus fruit flavours, and a lower alcohol content. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINEMAKING\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSelective hand harvest of golden bunches on the 20th and 22nd of March.  These were an average of 21 brix.  60% came from the front and 40% from the back spur blocks.  Bunches were pressed whole with the resultant juices being fermented at cool temperatures in stainless steel with neutral yeast to promote vineyard transparency.  Ferments were stopped at the desired balance, left on light lees for five months, then bottled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eA subtle, layered aromatic profile 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vines due to the low levels of organic matter and nutrients.  The vines are trained using a 2 cane or 2 cordon VSP system.  Yields are restricted to ensure quality and concentration in the wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINTAGE CONDITIONS AND FRUIT SELECTION\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eA very dry Winter lead into an unsettled Spring with some late frost events.  The vines responded by growing with less vigour than usual until early Summer when we had some excellent conditions for vegetative growth.  65% of the parcels of fruit were selected from the middle, 20% from the back and 15% from the front.  Each parcel was hand harvested separately between the 30th of April and the 14th of May.  A large percentage of the fruit was dehydrated but devoid of botrytis influence resulting in the concentration of very clean and bright fruit flavours.  A smaller percentage of the fruit had been raisened by botrytis.  Ripeness at harvest was between 27 and 28.3 brix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINEMAKING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePristine juices were fermented in stainless steel barrels with a combination of wild and cultured yeasts.  These progressed slowly but steadily until we felt a balance was achieved.  1602 x 375ml bottles were made.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eACID: \u003c\/strong\u003e9 g\/l\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH: \u003c\/strong\u003e3.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALC: \u003c\/strong\u003e9.5% vol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRS: \u003c\/strong\u003e136 g\/l\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"F-Series","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47029334147314,"sku":"Riesling Auslese 0375","price":95.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2319\/5413\/files\/5_11.png?v=1751515651"},{"product_id":"2023-f-series-old-vine-riesling","title":"2023 F-Series Old Vine Riesling","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROWING SEASON \u0026amp; FRUIT SELECTION\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe 2022\/23 growing season was one that hung in the balance.  An excellent fruit set saw extra work being put in to moderate the crop loads in our premium blocks.  Leading in to harvest we were pleased to see well ripened, clean fruit, with great flavour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCareful fruit selection was required from our 43 year old Riesling vines which are all under Organic management.  The soils here are made up of fist sized greywacke stones (a hard, dark type of sandstone streaked with quartz and feldspar), mixed alluvial gravel and silts.  Vineyard practice for this wine is geared to produce ripe grapes that have had maximum \"hang time\" on the vine to develop concentrated and vivid flavours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINEMAKING\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFruit was all hand harvested prior to any significant botrytis infection.  90% was immediately whole bunch pressed to tank, settled for 6 hours and then run to Acacia barrel and concrete egg fermenters for spontaneous fermentation.  The remaining 10% was destemmed and went through partial fermentation on skins prior to being pressed off to ceramic jars to complete ferment.  The 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No frost events were recorded so the vineyards got off to a great start. December provided ideal conditionings for flowering and therefore, a bumper crop was set across all varieties. January was cooler at which point harvest dates felt a long way off. February and March saw more settled conditions and as predicted the bulk of our fruit was picked in early April which is later than in recent years. Despite some unusually humid conditions and the odd rain event we were able to harvest fruit in great condition whilst meeting flavour and ripeness parameters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA single vineyard wine, the fruit is sourced exclusively from the Framingham Estate. The Riesling vines are some of the oldest in Marlborough, planted in the early eighties, have been managed under organic principles for over a decade. The soils are free-draining greywacke gravels, with some seams of sand, restricting the vigour of the vines due to the low levels of organic matter and nutrient. The vines are trained using a 2-cane or 2-cordon VSP system. Yields are restricted to ensure quality and concentration in the wines. \u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINEMAKING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN;\"\u003eThe Late Harvest is a new to the Framingham portfolio, sitting between the typical “Auslese” and “Noble” Riesling styles. This wine is made up of 4 different picks with varying levels of botrytis infection (20-50%) with an average must weight of 30 brix. 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Intense and vivid palate, with an abundance of orange citrus and stone fruit flavours held together by a tight line of acid. \u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis tames the richness on the palate and gives the wine incredible length and purity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOOD MATCH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSoft cheeses and a strong blue will go well. 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